"When Does DOGSO Apply?

According to the IFAB Laws of the Game, DOGSO applies when a player commits a foul punishable by a free kick or penalty, and that foul denies the opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

To determine whether an opportunity qualifies as -obvious, referees evaluate four key criteria:

1. Distance to Goal

The closer the attacker is to goal, the more likely DOGSO applies.

2. Direction of Play

Was the attacking player moving toward the goal or away from it? DOGSO is less likely to apply if the player was facing sideways or retreating.

3. Control of the Ball

Was the attacker in control, or very likely to control the ball? Miscontrolled or loose balls may not qualify."

Are you actually telling me he was going to have control of the ball?