FIFA change rule so goalkeepers will not be booked for encroachment at penalty kicksScotland goalkeeper Lee Alexander was booked for encroachment in the 3-3 draw with ArgentinaFIFA say goalkeepers will no longer be cautioned for encroachment at penalty kicks during the Women's World Cup. Three goalkeepers have been booked for encroaching at a penalty kick during the tournament including Scotland's Lee Alexander, who saved a stoppage-time penalty which was then retaken and scored to send her country out of the tournament. The Law currently states that "if the goalkeeper commits an offence and, as a result, the kick is retaken, the goalkeeper must be cautioned". FIFA believes, in matches which VAR is being used, the presence of technology is an even greater deterrent to goalkeepers than a yellow card. Both FIFA and The IFAB say, that with VAR in effect, goalkeepers may face multiple penalties and the risk of being sent off is then increased.

Source: Sky sports June 21, 2019 14:15 UTC