Five‑second rule triggers first Serie A corner in Frosinone‑Juve

At the 30‑minute mark of the Frosinone‑Juve clash, goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani took more than five seconds to restart play from his own goal line, prompting referee Ayroldi to award Juventus a corner – the first corner ever granted in Serie A for a five‑second breach.

Five‑second rule for restarts

For the 2023‑24 season, designator Orsato introduced a five‑second limit for executing throw‑ins and goal‑kicks. If a player exceeds the limit, the restart is reversed, and in the case of a goal‑kick, the opposing side receives a corner. The rule aims to speed up play.

The incident involved the Stirpe, as Frosinone is nicknamed, with Palmisani failing to meet the five‑second deadline. His delayed ball placement from the goal area triggered the corner award, giving Juventus a direct set‑piece opportunity.

A related eight‑second rule, governing how long a goalkeeper may hold the ball with his hands, has been in force since the previous season. Exceeding that period also results in a corner for the opponents.

Palmasani’s repeat offence

Palmasani is not a first‑time offender. In the prior season, during a Serie B match against Monza, he was penalised for holding the ball too long, and referee Rapuano awarded a corner to the visitors. The recurrence highlights the strict enforcement of time‑keeping rules.

The incident was reported by La dello Sport, which detailed the application of the new regulation during the Serie A encounter. It emphasized the novelty of the corner decision under the new rule.

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