text: Direct free kicks are usually for more serious infringements of the Law, like those in Law 12. \n\nA goal can be scored from a direct free kick and if an offence that attracts a direct free kick in the opponent's penalty area, a penalty will be awarded to the attacking team.\n\nIndirect free kicks are usually for minor infringements, like obstruction, dangerous play and covers the range of infringements committed by goal-keepers and of course, for offsides.\n\nA goal cannot be scored form an indirect free kick, unless touched by another player.  The referee wil raise his arm to indicate an indirect free kick.