Can a ball that is clearly about to enter the goal be stopped by external interference?

When external interference occurs while the ball is clearly about to enter the goal, the game is stopped and a restart is required. This is based on the rules governing the match, which state that if outside interference affects play, the referee must stop the game.

In this scenario, allowing the goal to stand does not take into account the integrity of the game. Since the interference from outside the field of play disrupts the natural course of the match, play must be halted. This ensures that fairness is maintained, as the interference can directly impact the outcome of the goal attempt.

The correct procedure is to stop the game, address the interference appropriately, and then restart the match based on the infraction and the location of the incident.