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FIFA Laws of the Game Quiz and More
  • A throw-in is not taken from the place the referee indicated the ball left the field of play. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee allows play to continue. (b): The referee awards a new throw-in to the same team.(c): The referee awards a new throw-in to the opponents.(d): The referee cautions the player who took the throw-in incorrectly for unsporting behaviour and awards a new throw-in to the opponents.

  • A player is guilty of unsporting behaviour while the ball is in play. The referee stops play and cautions him. How should play be restarted? (a): Play is restarted with an indirect free kick. (b): Play is restarted with a direct free kick. (c): Play is restarted with either a free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball.(d): Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

  • The minimum number of players who are required to start a game is 7. Can a team start the match with 10 players and without their goalkeeper, who joins as soon as he reaches the field of play?(a): Yes(b): No(c): It depends on the Rules of the Competition. (d): It is at the discretion of the referee.

  • An attacker with an obvious goalscoring opportunity heads the ball. At this moment, his shirt is pulled by an opponent. The referee applies advantage. The ball is passed directly to a team-mate who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee allows the goal and does not take any disciplinary action.(b): The referee disallows the goal, cautions the opponent for preventing the attacker gaining possession of the ball by holding on to his shirt and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.(c): The referee allows the goal and cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour.(d): The answers a) and c) are correct.


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