(a) There is no set distance. |
(b) Approximately half a metre from the referee, who will put the ball in play. |
(c) The Laws of the Game do not state a set distance, but the same number of players from each team must participate. |
(d) The Laws of the Game do not state a set distance, but a player from each team must participate. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) The referee cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. |
(b) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and penalises the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play. |
(c) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and cautions the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission during the next stoppage in play. |
(d) The referee allows play to continue. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) it bounces off the goal posts, corner posts, referee or assistant referees situated on the field of play and remains on it. |
(b) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar, corner posts, referee or assistant referees situated on the field of play and remains on it. |
(c) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar, corner posts, posts in the halfway line (if applicable) or assistant referees situated off the field of play and remains on it. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
(a) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. |
(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and a penalty kick is awarded. |
(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick taken from the place where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Ensure that no player enters the penalty area before the kick is taken. |
(b) Indicate if the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and that the ball crosses the goal line. |
(c) Signal if the kicker infringes the Laws of the Game. |
(d) Answers b) and c) are correct. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) With a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team if the offence is physical and occurred on the field of play or on the boundary line if it occurred outside the field of play. |
(b) With an indirect free kick to the opposing team if the offence occurred on the field of play or a dropped ball if the offence occurred outside the field of play. |
(c) Always with a dropped ball. |
(d) Always with an indirect free kick if the offence is physical. |
Reference: NOTE: IFAB Circular 7 November 2016 says Indirect free kicks -Verbal/gesture offences are punished with an indirect free kick even if the player is cautioned (YC) or sent off (RC). The direct free kick for `offences against a match official` is for direct physical offences (pushing, holding, striking etc.) and not verbal or gesture offence |
(a) Send off the substitute and restart the match with the player on the field of play again. The change does not take effect as the substitute had not yet officially entered when he was sent off. |
(b) Send off the new substitute player and restart the match under the Laws of the Game. The substitution was completed. |
(c) Send off the substitute, and restart the match with an indirect free kick to the opposing team. The substitution is not complete as play had not restarted. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) Dropped ball |
(b) Indirect free kick |
(c) Direct free kick |
(d) Throw-in |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a player standing inside the field of play throws an object at any person outside the field of play |
(a) three to a maximum of 12. |
(b) three to a maximum of seven. |
(c) three to a maximum of ten. |
(d) five to a maximum of 12. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) The referee allows play to continue. |
(b) If advantage cannot be applied, the referee awards an indirect free-kick to the opposing team, to be taken from where the infringement occurred. |
(c) The referee awards a dropped ball where the infringement occurred. |
(d) The referee awards a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Indirect free kick |
(b) Direct free kick |
(c) Dropped ball |
(d) Kick-off |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands |
(a) No |
(b) Yes, but only if the referee checks the footwear. |
(c) Yes, but only if one of the match officials has checked the footwear before he is allowed to enter. |
(d) Yes, but he can only re-enter the field of play from one of the touch lines. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) No |
(b) Yes, if the advertising is positioned one metre from the goal line and it does not interfere with the goalkeeper. |
(c) Yes, but not on the goal nets. |
(d) Yes, before the game begins and during half time. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) The referee allows play to continue because the ball came off an opponent. |
(b) The referee allows play to continue if the player who receives the ball has not interfered with an opponent. |
(c) The referee penalises the offside offence. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick. |
(d) It is at the discretion of the referee. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) When the ball touches a player. |
(b) When the ball touches the ground. |
(c) When the referee drops the ball. |
(d) When the referee drops the ball and a player touches it. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) Raising the flag when the ball has completely left the field of play. |
(b) Raising the flag when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position. |
(c) Informing the referee when misconduct or any other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee. |
(d) Raising the flag for every foul or misconduct committed on the field of play. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit. |
(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) 3 - 5ft. (1 -1.5 meters) |
(b) At least 10 yds (9.15 metres) |
(c) No less than 2 yds.(2 meters) |
(d) No required distance. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. |
(b) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. If the referee believes the contact was unsporting behaviour, the player should be cautioned. |
(c) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team for touching the ball a second time before it touches another player. |
(d) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team but a player is never cautioned for this infringement. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Disallows the goal. |
(b) Disallow the goal. The penalty kick finishes at the moment when the ball touches the crossbar. |
(c) Disallow the goal if the ball does not go directly into the goal. |
(d) Allow the goal. Law 14 states this goal is valid. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) cautions the goalkeeper for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
(b) cautions the goalkeeper for handling the ball. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
(c) cautions the goalkeeper for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a penalty kick. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick. |
(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick. |
(c) awards a direct free kick. |
(d) awards an indirect free kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Disregard it as they are permitted on the corner flags. |
(b) Disregard it as unimportant but report the incident to the relevant authority. |
(c) Order that they be changed for flags without any advertising. |
(d) Abandon the match if there are no other flags available. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed. |
(b) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team. |
(c) The referee awards a dropped ball from where contact with the ball was made. |
(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a dropped ball from where contact with the ball was made. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) stops play and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. |
(b) stops play only if he considers it necessary to do so. |
(c) allows play to continue. |
(d) stops play. The throw-in is retaken. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(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) The referee must always consult the assistant, even if he is sure of the validity. |
(b) The referee should consult anytime he thinks cooperation with the assistant is necessary. |
(c) The referee should never ask the assistant referee because he is the one who has complete power to decide. |
(d) The referee should ask the assistant whenever correctly and politely requested by the players. |
Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
(a) The referee allows play to continue because the incidents are outside the field of play. |
(b) The referee stops play, cautions the offenders and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
(c) The referee stops play, sends off the offenders and awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. |
(d) The referee stops play, takes the appropriate disciplinary action and awards a dropped ball. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a penalty kick. |
(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards an indirect free kick. |
(c) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a direct free kick. |
(d) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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) Stop play and award a throw-in to the opposing team. |
(b) Stop play and award a dropped ball. |
(c) Continue play. |
(d) Stop play and award a new throw-in to the same team. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) No |
(b) Yes, unless it touches either goal post or the crossbar before entering the goal. It must enter the goal directly. |
(c) Yes, always. |
(d) Yes If it goes into the goal of team "A." |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a direct free kick. |
(b) The referee awards a direct free kick. |
(c) The referee awards a dropped ball. |
(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. |
(b) The referee awards a dropped ball. |
(c) The referee allows play to continue. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Dropped ball where the fan was when counting blades of grass |
(b) Dropped ball where the ball was when the referee noticed the fan |
(c) Penalty kick because there was a goal-scoring opportunity when the fan was spotted |
(d) Kick-off, because the fan did not interfere with play |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 37- the referee must allow the goal if the extra person was: an outside agent who did not interfere with play |
(a) From anywhere, as long as it is within the penalty area. |
(b) On the line of the goal area at the closest point to the place where the offence was committed. |
(c) On the top of the goal area, closest to the place where the referee indicated the offence. |
(d) From anywhere in the goal area. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(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) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. |
(b) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a dropped ball. |
(c) The referee sends off the offending player and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
(d) The referee cautions the offending player and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Yes, because then they are optional. |
(b) It is at the discretion of the referee. |
(c) No, because they are part of the basic equipment required for every player. |
(d) Yes, because it is a friendly match. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick. |
(b) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick. |
(c) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick. |
(d) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball was at the time of the striking. |
(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick from the touch line. |
(c) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards a throw-in. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) Yes |
(b) No |
(c) It is hardly ever necessary. |
(d) Yes, but with a few exceptions such as when a player leaves the field as part of play and commits an offence. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) While trying to play the ball the action threatens injury to an opponent or himself. |
(b) It must be a careless challenge. |
(c) There must be a contact with the opponent. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The ball is in play at the moment that it is kicked with the foot and clearly moves, even if it has not left the corner arc. |
(b) The ball is in play the moment it is kicked with the foot, clearly moves and has left the corner arc. |
(c) The ball is in play the moment it has moved its circumference. |
(d) None of the answers are correct. |
Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 108 - The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves; it does not need to leave the corner area |
(a) Disallow the goal, send off the offending player and restart play with an indirect free kick. |
(b) Disallow the goal, send off the offending player and restart play with a penalty kick or a direct free kick. |
(c) Disallow the goal, send off the offending player and restart play with a free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour. |
(b) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and awards a direct free kick from where the offence took place, unless advantage is applied. |
(c) The referee cautions the offending player and awards an indirect free kick from where the offence took place, unless advantage is applied. |
(d) Send off the offending player for making an offensive gesture and award an indirect free kick from where the action took place, unless advantage is applied. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The team whose captain wins the coin toss decides if his team will take the first or second kick. |
(b) The team that won the coin toss before the start of the match. |
(c) The team that wins the coin toss. |
(d) The team that the referee nominates. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) Award a dropped ball. |
(b) Award the goal if the spectator did not interfere with defender playing the ball. |
(c) A goal is always awarded. |
(d) Disallow the goal, always. |
Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
(a) restarts play with a dropped ball from where the player was. |
(b) restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(c) restarts play with a dropped ball from where the referee was. |
(d) restarts play by dropping the ball to a team-mate of the injured player. |
Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
(a) The referee. |
(b) The assistant referee. |
(c) The fourth official. |
(d) The referee together with his assistant referees. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |