Law 6 - THE OTHER MATCH OFFICIALS

Question 1

Assistant referees indicate when:

Answer 1

the whole of the ball leaves the field of play and which team is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in

a player in an offside position may be penalised

a substitution is requested

at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line; if additional assistant referees have been appointed, the assistant referee takes a position in line with the penalty mark

monitoring the substitution procedure

Question 2

The fourth official’s assistance also includes:

Answer 2

supervising the substitution procedure

checking a player’s/substitute’s equipment

the re-entry of a player following a signal/approval from the referee

supervising the replacement balls

indicating the minimum amount of additional time the referee intends to play at the end of each half (including extra time)

informing the referee of irresponsible behaviour by any technical area occupant.

Question 3

The additional assistant referees may indicate:

Answer 3

when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, including when a goal is scored

which team is entitled to a corner kick or goal kick

whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line