late tackle
Foul after contact
A late tackle in football (soccer) is a challenge that arrives after the ball has already been played, making contact with the opponent rather than the ball.
Late tackles are penalized because they serve no legitimate purpose—the moment for a fair challenge has passed.
The lateness often results in injury, so referees may show yellow or red cards depending on severity.
He went in late and caught the striker's ankle.
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
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retaliation · tripping · aggression · sport · game · intent · caution · hacking · booking · sin bin · misconduct · yellow card · suspension · obstruction · injury · leg breaker · ankle breaker · field
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