Assisted penalty.

[Buffs Mad]

I only said that I've experienced a handball from a fk that gave an assist for the penalty. So that one I know. (Even wrote about it in my showcase I think as it was a handball after handball. But don't go looking for it - you'll get lost in there.)

Never noticed it with tackles. The reason I gave the link was not only to highlight the different possibilities but to also highlight there is no clear rule or agreed system. If you really wanted to know then probably go get lost in statistical sites like Opta (think thats their name).

Personally I'd just say "somebody did something", move on and keep my eyes peeled for next time.

PS. there's probably some 'goal scoring opportunity' criteria for foul assists or 'last defender' shizzle or something else