How does a referee signal that a goal has been scored?

A referee signals that a goal has been scored by raising one arm above their head. This action is clear and easily visible to players, coaches, and spectators, effectively communicating that a goal has been successfully scored. This established signaling helps maintain the flow of the game and provides a universal cue that can be understood regardless of the language spoken by those present at the match.

Other methods of signaling, such as blowing the whistle twice, clapping hands, or pointing towards the center of the field, do not convey the specific information of a goal being scored in the standardized manner that is recognized and understood across various levels of the sport. The arm raise is the accepted signal that indicates the completion of a play leading to a score, hence its importance in the role of officiating a match.