(a) No, as the player was in an offside position. |
(b) Yes, as long as the ball touches another player before entering the goal. |
(c) Yes, because it is not possible to be offside from a goal kick. |
(d) Yes, as long as the ball touches an opponent before entering the goal. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) No. The indirect free kick should be retaken. |
(b) No. A goal kick should be awarded. |
(c) Yes. When a free kick is taken quickly, the kicking team loses their right to the requirement that opponents be positioned outside the penalty area. |
(d) Yes, because the opponent did not intend to play the ball. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) Yes, the ball is in play. |
(b) No, because you cannot score a goal directly in your own goal. |
(c) No, a corner kick should be awarded against him. |
(d) It remains at the discretion of the referee, according to the Rules of the Competition. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, never |
(b) Yes, but only if the team has not used its maximum permitted number of substitutes |
(c) Yes, but only if the goalie has been shown a red card |
(d) Yes, an eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 73 -An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper |
(a) The referee awards the goal because the player who distracts the opponent is outside the field of play. |
(b) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour for leaving the field of play without the referee`s permission. |
(c) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. |
(d) The referee awards the goal because the player was outside the field of play but cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No |
(b) Yes |
(c) It depends on the rules of the competition. |
(d) It depends on the dimensions of the field of play. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) When it happens neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force |
(b) It`s only not allowed when the player uses excessive force |
(c) It is never allowed |
(d) It`s only allowed if the opponent does not go down with an injury |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue |
(a) No, this is not possible. |
(b) No, unless the action involves a risk of injury. |
(c) Yes |
(d) Only if there is physical contact. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) only re-enter with the referee`s permission (which may NOT be given during play) |
(b) only re-enter with the referee`s permission (which may be given during play) |
(c) re-enter with the referee`s and assistant referee or 4th official`s permission (which may be given during play) |
(d) re-enter with the referee`s and assistant referee or 4th official`s permission (which may NOT be given during play) |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 43 - A player who leaves the field of play to correct or change his equipment must: only re-enter with the referee`s permission (which may be given during play). |
(a) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play. |
(b) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, but never in the player`s own half of the field of play |
(c) a direct free kick where the offence occurred |
(d) an indirect free kick where the player was when the ball was passed |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 78 - If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play. |
(a) No, never. |
(b) Yes |
(c) No, the team can replace the player with one of the named substitutes. If it has no named substitutes, it is correct for the team to play with 10 players. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) Serious foul play. |
(b) Violent conduct. |
(c) Unsporting behaviour. |
(d) Playing in a dangerous manner. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Yes, always. |
(b) No |
(c) Yes, but only if it is for an assault. |
(d) Yes, but only if a team official is present. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, never. |
(b) Yes, if the challenges are legal. |
(c) Yes, if the challenges are not reckless. |
(d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, never. |
(b) Yes, in both goals. |
(c) No, because a goal cannot be scored directly from a goal kick. |
(d) Yes, in the opponent`s goal. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee orders the corner kick to be retaken. |
(b) The referee disallows the goal and awards a dropped ball, taken at the place where the ball hit the referee. |
(c) The referee allows the goal. |
(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards a goal kick. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Throw-in |
(b) Indirect free kick |
(c) Direct free kick |
(d) Dropped ball |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a: substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play. Comment: I know some of you think it should be a Direct Free Kick or Penalty kick but unfortunately the LOTG is not clear on this "substitute" restart. Feeback welcome. |
(a) He remains motionless, level with the edge of the penalty area. |
(b) He quickly runs 25-30 yds (25-30m )along the touch line towards the halfway line. |
(c) He does not give a signal. |
(d) He first raises his flag to attract the referee`s attention and then continues with the normal goal procedure of quickly running 25-30 yds (25-30m)along the touch line toward the halfway line. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) Dropped ball |
(b) Indirect free kick |
(c) Direct free kick |
(d) Penalty kick |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - If a player standing on or off the field of play throws an object at an opponent on the field of play, play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from the position where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. Comment: Because the player who got thrown at is in the opponent`s penalty area, play is restarted with a penalty kick. |
(a) The referee tosses a coin to determine the goal at which the kicks will be taken unless there is a safety consideration. |
(b) The referee, in agreement with the organising club, in order to promote television coverage. |
(c) The referee. |
(d) The captains of both teams, who should both be in agreement. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) No |
(b) Yes, if the opposing team benefits from such an advantage. |
(c) Yes, always. |
(d) It depends on the referee. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee should not allow the goal, the ball must touch another player first. |
(b) The referee should allow the goal if it was scored in the opponents` goal. |
(c) The referee should allow the goal in all cases. |
(d) The referee should not allow the goal. The goal kick should be retaken. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a dropped ball. |
(b) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the ball was when the offence was committed. |
(c) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the offence was committed. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Caution for reckless strike and a caution for entering without permission. There was no mention in the question that this was a reckless strike to the head/face or an excessive force strike both of which are send offs |
(a) an indirect free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball. |
(b) a direct free kick, indirect free kick or dropped ball. |
(c) a dropped ball. |
(d) a penalty kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) orders the penalty kick to be retaken. |
(b) restarts play with a corner kick. |
(c) restarts play with an indirect free kick in favour of the defending team. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) The referee allows play to continue because the offence was committed off the field of play. |
(b) The referee applies advantage. He then cautions or sends off the offending player depending on the seriousness of the offence at the next stoppage in play. |
(c) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. |
(d) The referee awards a dropped ball and sends off the offending player. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) To indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play. |
(b) He is required to signal a foul, regardless of where it is committed. |
(c) To indicate when a substitution is requested. |
(d) To indicate when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) Yes, always. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) Yes, provided that he does not jump or make gestures. |
(d) It remains at the discretion of the referee. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) a direct free kick or penalty kick. |
(b) a direct free kick, penalty kick or indirect free kick. |
(c) a direct free kick or dropped ball. |
(d) a direct free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Allows play to continue because no foul was committed |
(b) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team, but takes no disciplinary action |
(c) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team and shows the offender a yellow card |
(d) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team and shows the offender a red card |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 81 - If an offence involves contact it is penalised by a direct free kick or penalty kick. Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed. |
(a) The referee sends off the player and allows the substitution. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game. |
(b) The referee sends off the player and does not allow the substitution. Play is restarted with a direct free kick. |
(c) The referee sends off the player, allows the substitution as it had been requested previously. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick. |
(d) The referee sends off the player and does not allow him to be substituted, however another player could be substituted during this stoppage. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Disallows the goal and cautions the player |
(b) Cautions the player |
(c) Sends the player off |
(d) Allows the goal and does not show a card |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 86 after subheading Celebration of a goal. A player must be cautioned for climbing onto a perimeter fence. |
(a) Yes, as long as it bounced before entering the goal. |
(b) No |
(c) No, it is necessary for the ball to be played by another player. |
(d) Yes, as long as the kick-off was properly taken according to the Laws of the Game. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) With a hand, one foot or both feet simultaneously. |
(b) With one foot only |
(c) With one foot or both feet simultaneously |
(d) With a hand, both hands simultaneously, one foot or both feet simultaneously. |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 92 - A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneously |
(a) No, never. |
(b) No, sometimes. |
(c) Yes, always. |
(d) Yes, sometimes. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Retake the kick-off. |
(b) Penalise the player`s team with an indirect free kick. |
(c) Allow play to continue. |
(d) Retake the kick-off and caution the player for unsporting behaviour. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) Award a goal and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour. |
(b) Award a goal and send off the player. |
(c) Award a goal and take no disciplinary action. |
(d) Award a penalty kick and send off the player. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No. |
(b) Yes, but only by the goalkeeper and if the Laws of the Game were not infringed. |
(c) Yes, provided the ball was in play at that time. |
(d) It is at the referee`s discretion. |
Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
(a) Yes |
(b) No |
(c) It depends on the Rules of the Competition. |
(d) It is at the discretion of the referee. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) No |
(b) Not if the jewellery is metal. |
(c) Yes, if the referee approves. |
(d) Yes, as long as the player takes the responsibility. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence was committed. |
(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a penalty kick to the opposing team. |
(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Yes, if the charge is not reckless or committed using excessive force. |
(b) Yes, if the charge is not careless, reckless, or committed using excessive force. |
(c) No, it is not permitted for the attacker to challenge the goalkeeper inside the goal area. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) 45m (50yds) |
(b) 50m (55yds) |
(c) 40m (45yds) |
(d) 55m (60yds) |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) The referee allows play to continue. |
(b) The referee stops play and the corner kick is retaken if the ball did not leave the corner arc. |
(c) The referee stops play and restarts with a dropped ball. |
(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Stops play and restarts the game with an indirect free kick |
(b) Stops play and restarts the game with an direct free kick |
(c) Stops play and restarts the game with a dropped ball |
(d) Stops play and restarts the game with an direct free kick and gives a yellow card to the person who picked up the ball with his hand |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 46 - The referee stops, suspends or abandons the match for any infringements of the Laws or because of outside interference e.g. if a spectator blows a whistle which interferes with play - play is stopped and restarted with a dropped ball |
(a) The referee stops the game, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick where the ball was at the moment play was stopped. |
(b) The player is cautioned for re-entering the field of play without the referees permission. An indirect free kick is awarded where the player entered the field of play. |
(c) The referee stops play, cautions the player for re-entering the field of play without his permission and restarts play with an indirect free kick from where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(d) The referee stops the game, warns the player and awards an indirect free kick where the ball was at the moment play was stopped. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) Goal-kick |
(b) Indirect free kick |
(c) Direct free kick |
(d) Dropped ball |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, commits any of the following offences- touches the ball with the hands after: it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate |
(a) He should report the incident to the appropriate authorities. |
(b) The match should not be replayed. |
(c) Order the taking of kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner. |
(d) Conduct a coin toss to determine the winner of the match. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) No, under no circumstances. |
(b) Yes, always. |
(c) Yes, to assess an injury when play has been stopped. |
(d) Yes, but only if it is a serious injury or a bleeding wound. |
Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
(a) A dropped ball with a new ball that complies with the specifications of Law 2. |
(b) A goal kick with a new ball that complies with the specifications of Law 2. |
(c) A corner kick with a new ball that complies with the specifications of Law 2. |
(d) The previous three answers could be correct. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |