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A few minutes before the end of the second half, Team A, which is one goal behind, shoots but the ball goes out for a goal kick. While Team A players are quickly leaving the penalty area, the Team B goalkeeper puts the ball on the ground, waits several seconds, then picks the
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If the action was intended to be unfair: ➡️ a direct free kick (or penalty kick) is awarded ➡️ the appropriate disciplinary sanction must be issued: – a team official is shown a red card – a substitute or substituted player is shown a yellow card, unless a more serious offence is
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If there was no intention to interfere unfairly: ➡️ the referee awards an indirect free kick at the position where the ball was touched ➡️ there is no disciplinary sanction, except a caution (yellow card) to a team official for persistently leaving the technical area Example: A
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A coach, other team official, substitute or substituted player may not touch the ball while it is in play, even if it is clearly about to leave the field. In this case: ➡️ play is stopped ➡️ the restart decision and any disciplinary sanction depend on the exact circumstances
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While an attacker is running with the ball, a defender grabs the opponent’s shirt and pulls them in a blatant, very unfair manner, causing the attacker to lose balance and the ball. What is the correct decision if allowing play to continue does not benefit the attacking team?
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An attacker is carelessly tackled by the goalkeeper inside the penalty area. The goalkeeper’s action stops a promising attack (SPA) because the attacker loses possession of the ball which is then kicked outside the penalty area by a defender. What is the correct decision? ➡️
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A goalkeeper jumps for the ball inside their penalty area and catches it without being challenged by any opponent; however, the ball accidentally slips out of the goalkeeper’s hands and falls to the ground at their feet. An attacker runs towards the ball, but the goalkeeper picks
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A defender commits a careless tackle on an opponent outside the penalty area that stops a promising attack. The #referee applies advantage, as the ball goes to another attacker who runs into the penalty area and shoots. The ball goes over the crossbar without touching any other
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If a player claps to: ➡️ applaud the match official’s decision – usually no card for genuine reaction ➡️ show that the referee has ‘finally’ taken action – a yellow card can be justified ➡️ taunt or provoke the opponent(s) – a yellow card is required
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Whether a player agrees with a decision or not, the ‘spirit’ of the game requires that every player respects the match officials and opponents. Depending on the exact situation, clapping a decision may result in a caution (yellow card) for: ➡️ dissent ➡️ unsporting behaviour
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An attacker (Team A) is legally tackled from behind by a midfielder (Team B) and falls to the ground near Team B’s penalty area. The ball then rolls into the penalty area, where it is caught by a Team B defender who assumes a free kick has been awarded, even though the referee
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The #referee would usually warn the goalkeeper for the first offence and then caution (yellow card, YC) for any further offence, but it can be an immediate YC if the misconduct is serious/blatant and requires a quick reaction. Disciplinary action can be taken during penalties
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At a penalty kick, the defending goalkeeper must: ➡️ face the ball ➡️ be on the goal line and between the goalposts until the ball is kicked ➡️ not behave in a way that unfairly distracts the kicker https://t.co/uRY3svqT0G
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The #referee should prevent the goalkeeper approaching an opponent who is preparing to take a penalty kick and order the goalkeeper to go to the goal line. The goalkeeper is warned or cautioned (yellow card) for: ➡️ delaying the restart of play ➡️ unsporting behaviour ➡️
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Team A plays a pass along the ground into the opponents’ penalty area. An attacker (Team A), who is in an offside position and close to a defender (Team B), clearly moves towards the ball and then allows it to go through their legs. The attacker’s movement affects the defender
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Play is restarted with a dropped ball for Team A. After the ball touches the ground, a Team A player touches it several times with their feet, runs into the opponents’ penalty area, and is recklessly tackled by a Team B defender. What is the correct decision? Find out more: ➡️
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The ball goes out of play while two players are challenging for it near the touchline. The assistant referee indicates that the throw-in is awarded to Team A but a Team B player quickly picks up the ball and throws it onto the field before the referee intervenes. Decision?
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If, when a corner kick is taken, a defending player fails to respect the required distance, the kick is retaken and the player cautioned, unless the advantage can be applied (provided allowing play to continue benefits the team taking the corner kick).
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