If a player strikes the ball from behind the half-line into the net in football, is it considered a valid goal

Question

I always believed there has to be a touch on the ball in the opposite team's half for the goal to be valid. Kindly confirm if it is incorrect. Also, needed clarification on whether rules differ for goalkeepers

Answer 1

The only times you cannot score a goal directly (against your opponent of course) are:

1. A Throw in
2. An indirect Free Kick

The rules are no different for goalkeepers.

Answer 2

Yes English players are definitely behind in more than just footballing technique. First of all,there is a shortage of talent coming through the ranks but its not just in England but in Ireland aswell.Kids are not going out into the streets to play football like they used to due to playstations,xboxs,computers and the fact that there is a bigger emphasis on education more than ever before doesn't help. There is nothing a manager can do if the players at his disposal are not good enough e.g. liverpool so they have to look abroad at foreign players who WILL make the team better.The way the game is thought needs to be changed aswell. Barcelona are a prime example of how you should play soccer.

Answer 3

It's still a goal. No matter how long the shot is, if it goes in, it's a goal. Hope that helps.

Answer 4

Yes it is considered a valid goal.

Answer 5

it is considered a goal but i dont think any 1 can these days shoot a goal from so long a distance

Answer 6

it called beautiful goal man, it`s not basketball

Answer 7

IT WOULD BE A GOAL, AND ONE THAT I WOULD LOVE TO SEE !

Answer 8

its a goal
i have checked the fifa rules jst now and its valid
u may try it out in EASPORTS games

Answer 9

yup still good

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!