LAW 5 - The Referee Flashcards
What authority does a referee have?
The referee has the authority to control each match and enforce the laws of the game
If realising an incorrect decision, can the referee change a restart decision after play has been restarted?
no he cannot
is the referees decisions final?
yes it powers over everything and it has to be respected.
When can the referee play advantage?
When a offence occurs and the non-offending team will benefit from the advantage. The referee should penalise the offence if the anticipated advantage does not ensure at the time or within a few seconds.
What should the referee do when more than one offence occurs at the same time?
He punishes the more serious offence (in terms of sanction, physical, severity band tactical impact)
What should the referee do if a player commits a sending off offence before the referee enters the field of play?
The referee has authority to prevent the player taking part in the match.
When can the referee take disciplinary action?
From the moment the referee enters the field of play for the pre-match inspection until leaving the field of play after the match ends
What can the referee do to a team official who fails to act in a responsible manner?
He can warn them by showing them a yellow card. A red card means they will have to leave the field of play and its immediate surroundings, including the technical area.
Can the other match officials give the referee advice regarding incidents that he might of missed?
yes they can and the referee can choose whether to act on it or not.
What should the referee do if he sees a slightly injured player?
He allows play to continue and keeps an eye on the player.
What should the referee do if a player is seriously injured?
The referee stops play and ensures the player to be removed from the field of play. A seriously injured player cannot be treated on the field of play.
How can a player who has been taken off the field of play for a serious injury re-enter?
After play has restarted from the moment he left. He may enter from the touchline if the ball is in play or from any boundary line if the ball is out of play.
What happens if the goalkeeper has a serious injury?
Stops play. He is allowed to stay and be treated on the field of play
What happens if a penalty kick is awarded and the kicker will be the player who is the seriously injured?
The player is allowed to stay and be treated on the field of play.
What is the blood rule that the referee should enforce?
And what has to be checked for a player who was bleeding to re-enter?
Any player who is bleeding must leave the field of play. The player can only re-enter if the referee is satisfied that the bleeding has stopped and there is no blood on the equipment. The player came re-enter from a signal from the referee
