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Accidental handball that leads to a team-mate scoring a goal or having a goal-scoring opportunity will no longer be considered an offence.You sure that's the rules? They keep changing them all the time I'm a bit lost.
March, 2021
The IFAB clarifies handball Law and confirms decision on concussion substitute trials
Clarification of the handball Law and confirmation concerning the launch of concussion substitute trials were the main outcomes of the 135th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB), which was held today...
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They also have mentioned this:
it was confirmed that referees should continue to use their judgment in determining the validity of the hand/arm’s position in relation to the player’s movement in that specific situation.
so, perhaps the decision was made according to the referee's own judgment of the situation.