But not Lizbeth Ovalle. Football has a way of providing brilliant moments. The Mexican winger, 25, created one at the Estadio ...
The winger stuck both legs out and twisted in the air to produce a reverse scorpion kick, seeing the ball make perfect contact with her heel and loop over Guadalajara goalkeeper Blanca Felix.
Soccer’s rule makers are taking another crack at reducing timewasting by goalkeepers who hold the ball for too long.
The International Football Association Board approved a rule change Saturday whereby the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds.