Mamelodi Sundowns' 1-0 victory over Ulsan HDin their FIFA Club World Cup Group F clash was marked by a rare enforcement of a new rule, as captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was penalised under the recently introduced Law 12.2 of the Laws of the Game.

In the 82nd minute, Williams saved a shot from LEE Huigyun and held onto the ball while scanning the field for options. However, referee Clément Turpin raised his hands to indicate that Williams had exceeded the allowed time to release the ball.

Turpin awarded a corner kick to Ulsan, citing the new regulation. The law, approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) on March 1, 2025, states that if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick.

This replaces the previous rule, which penalized such infractions with an indirect free kick after 6 seconds.

Williams held the ball for 13 seconds before being penalized-an incident he will need to be mindful of ahead of Sundowns' next match against Borussia Dortmund, as set-piece opportunities could prove costly.

--ChannelAfrica—