It's almost time to play, and the book for official referees is massive, how much do you know. Well, here are some key rules to keep an eye on to keep the game fair.
Players: Each team may have up to 11 members, no game will be played if a team is down to 7 players.
Substitutions: In official FIFA matches, there will be no more than 3 substitutes during gameplay. National "A" matches may have up to 6. Other competitions may have more, and will be decided by the league.
How to Substitue:
-Referee must be informed prior to it occurring
-Substitute may only enter once the substituted player has left the field
-Substitute may only enter at the half-point of the field and during an official game play pause
-The substituted player may not participate anymore in the match
-Any player may substitute for the goalie
If switch occurs without Refs knowledge-stop play, cautions the sub for unsportsmanlike behavior, and orders him to leave the field
If a substitute starts in the match rather than a starting player without the Refs knowledge-play continues, no sanctions, number of substitutes is not reduced, action is reported to appropriate officials
If substitute occurs with the Goalie is not told to the Ref-Play continues, on official break the Ref cautions the substitute
In all cases, the substitute is cautioned and the ball is given to the opposing team.
This gives a quick glance at a major area that Referees will deal with, tomorrow we will look at the powers and duties of the Referee
Play on!
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