(a) As soon as the ball leaves the thrower`s hands. |
(b) As soon as the ball travels a distance equal to its circumference. |
(c) As soon as the ball enters the field of play. |
(d) As soon as the ball enters the field of play and the throw-in has been taken correctly. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) He has the free kick retaken and cautions the opponent for delaying the restart of play. |
(b) He allows play to continue. |
(c) The opponent is cautioned for not respecting the required distance and the kick is retaken. |
(d) He allows play to continue and cautions the opponent during the next stoppage in play. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee`s permission. |
(b) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour. |
(c) Dissent by word or action. |
(d) All are correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee stops play and awards a penalty, provided he cannot apply advantage. |
(b) The The referee stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a penalty kick, provided he cannot apply advantage. |
(c) The referee applies advantage and verbally cautions the player during the next stoppage in play. |
(d) He lets play continue. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Indirect free kick where the holding started. |
(b) Indirect free kick where the holding stopped. |
(c) Direct free kick where the holding started. |
(d) Penalty kick (because the holding stopped in the penalty area). |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 Law 12 (page 85) - If a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues holding him inside the penalty area, the referee must award a penalty kick. |
(a) No, as long as the kick-off procedure has been correct. |
(b) Yes, as long as the ball has been played forward. |
(c) Law 8 does not state that touching the ball twice in the kick-off is an infringement. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) Facing the field of play with the feet on the touch line. |
(b) Having part of one foot on the touch line or outside of it. |
(c) Throwing the ball from behind and over the head. |
(d) All of the answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee tosses a coin again and the team that wins the toss decides whether to take the first or second kick |
(b) The team that lost the toss about the side may choose who starts |
(c) The team that won the toss about the side may choose who starts |
(d) The captain of the team that lost the coin toss at the kick-off decides |
Reference: |
(a) Yes, at throw-ins, goal kicks and for offside. |
(b) No, the referee is never obliged to consider an assistant referee`s decision. |
(c) Yes. If the referee has become temporarily incapacitated and play has continued under the supervision of the assistant referee. |
(d) Yes, provided that the assistant referee is closer to the play. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a dropped ball. |
(b) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(c) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a direct free kick taken where the player was when play was stopped. |
(d) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a dropped ball where the player was when play was stopped. |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 pg 88 - Offences where an object (or the ball) is thrown If while the ball is in play, a player, substitute or substituted player throws an object (including the ball) at an opponent or any other person the referee must stop play and if the offence was: using excessive force - send off the offender for violent conduct. and 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) The referee sends off the thrower and the throw-in is retaken by the same team. |
(b) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick from the touch line. |
(c) The referee sends off the thrower and awards a direct free kick from where the opponent was hit. |
(d) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick (or a penalty) from where the opponent was hit. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(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) The member associations. |
(b) The rules of the competition. |
(c) FIFA. |
(d) The Referee. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) The referee allows play to continue. When the ball is next out of play, the referee sends off the offending player again. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game. |
(b) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was. |
(c) The referee restarts play with a dropped ball from where the player entered the field of play. |
(d) The referee orders the offending player to leave the field of play and restarts play with a direct free kick to the opponents in the goal area. The referee must include the incident in his match report. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The ball is stationary anywhere in the circle. |
(b) The referee gives the signal. |
(c) All of the players, except for the one taking it, must be at least 9.15 metres from the ball until it is played. |
(d) All of the players, except for the one taking it, must be at least 10 yards from the ball until it is played. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) Award a corner kick to the opposing team. |
(b) Order the kick-off to be retaken. |
(c) Order a dropped ball. |
(d) Order a goal kick to the defending team. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped. |
(b) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a direct free kick on the boundary line nearest to where the offence occurred or a penalty kick if inside the penalty area. |
(c) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was located when play was stopped. |
(d) allows play to continue. The action took place outside the field of play. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, it depends on whether the match is official or a friendly match. |
(b) Not if there is a portable goal that can replace the original and it can be anchored firmly to the ground. |
(c) It depends on the rules of the competition. |
(d) The referee must decide. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) Yes, if the penalty mark is underwater. |
(b) Yes, always. |
(c) Yes, with the permission of the opposing captain. |
(d) No - the ball must be placed on the penalty mark. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball. |
(b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play. |
(c) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for a ball in play. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) To hand out yellow cards in case the referee has missed something |
(b) To hand out yellow and red cards in case the referee has missed something |
(c) To help control the 10 yards/9.15m distance |
(d) To keep players out of the penalty area when a penalty kick has been awarded |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 54 - The assistant referee may enter the field of play to help control the 9.15m/10 yards distance |
(a) Interfering with play. |
(b) Interfering with an opponent. |
(c) Gaining an advantage by being in that position. |
(d) All of the answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) players, substitutes and substituted players. |
(b) the officials of both teams, players and substitutes. |
(c) players who are, at that moment, involved in a match. |
(d) players, substitutes, substituted players and team officials. |
Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the boot was thrown. |
(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped. |
(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped. |
(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the boot was thrown. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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) Yes, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands does not constitute an offence. |
(b) No, it is an offence to prevent the goalkeeper from putting the ball into play with his hands. The referee stops play and it is restarted with an direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team. |
(c) No, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands is an offence. The player is cautioned and play is restarted with a direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team. |
(d) No, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands is an offence. The player is cautioned and play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the goalkeeper`s team. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Goal kick |
(b) Corner kick |
(c) Kick-off |
(d) Throw-in |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in: if the ball enters the opponents` goal - a goal kick is awarded; if the ball enters the thrower`s goal - a corner kick is awarded. |
(a) the referee has been previously informed and that the change occurs during a stoppage in play. |
(b) the captain is informed. |
(c) both players were previously cautioned. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) Order the free kick to be retaken. |
(b) Award the goal. |
(c) Award a corner kick. |
(d) All of the answers may be correct. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) awards a penalty kick and cautions the defender for deliberately handling the ball. |
(b) awards a penalty kick and sends off the defender for serious foul play. |
(c) awards a goal and sends off the defender for serious foul play. |
(d) awards a goal and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee awards a dropped ball. |
(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. |
(c) The referee awards a corner kick. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(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 goalkeeper is sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and play is restarted with a penalty kick. |
(b) The goalkeeper is sent off for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot hit the ball. |
(c) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot was thrown or on the goal line if inside the goal area. |
(d) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a penalty kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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) The referee awards a penalty kick. |
(b) The referee awards a direct free kick as the action of holding started outside the penalty area. |
(c) The referee awards an indirect free kick inside the penalty area. |
(d) Play continues. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, never. |
(b) Yes, if he is properly identified. |
(c) Yes, if he remains silent. |
(d) No, unless he is one of those that have already been substituted. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee takes no disciplinary action and play is restarted with an indirect free kick. |
(b) The referee sends the player off and play is restarted with an indirect free kick. |
(c) The referee cautions the player and play is restarted with an indirect free kick. |
(d) All the answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) At any time after receiving permission from the referee. |
(b) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, provided that he left by one of the touch lines when the ball was in play. |
(c) At any time, without prior permission from the referee under the condition that his re-entry does not create a tactical advantage for his team. |
(d) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, but if the ball is in play he must re-enter by a touch line, and if play has been stopped by any line. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) No, the referee can only ask officials to be quiet during the match. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) Yes, but only the coach. |
(d) Yes, the referee has the right to take such action. |
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 substitute for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from where the ball was at the time play was stopped. |
(b) The referee cautions the substitute for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from the place the ball was at the time play was stopped. |
(c) The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a dropped ball to be taken from the place where the ball was at the time play was stopped. |
(d) The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a penalty kick or direct free kick to be taken from where the object stuck the opponent. |
Reference: LOTG 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 and page 88 If while the ball is in play, a player, substitute or substituted player throws an object (including the ball) at an opponent or any other person the referee must stop play and if the offence was: using excessive force - send off the offender for violent conduct. |
(a) Must stop the game immediately because Team A has fewer than seven players. |
(b) Must stop the game immediately and shows a yellow card to the player who left the field of play |
(c) May play the advantage, but will not resume after the ball has gone out of play |
(d) Will announce the opponent of Team A as winner of the game |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 33 - If a team has fewer than seven players because one or more players has deliberately left the field of play, the referee is not obliged to stop play and the advantage may be played, but the match must not resume after the ball has gone out of play if a team does not have the minimum number of seven 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 substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play |
(a) Plays in a dangerous manner. |
(b) Holds an opponent. |
(c) Handles the ball deliberately, except the goalkeeper inside his own penalty area. |
(d) Spits at an opponent. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team. |
(b) The referee always allow play to continue. |
(c) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken by the same team. |
(d) The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
(b) he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
(c) he is cautioned for dissent by action and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
(d) he is cautioned for dissent by action and a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) He allows the corner kick to be taken |
(b) He allows the corner kick to be taken only if the player tells him he will move the flag post back immediately after taking the kick |
(c) He allows the corner kick to be taken and commands his assistant referee to move back the flagpost afterwards |
(d) He does not allow the corner kick to be taken, because the corner flagpost must not be moved |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 107 - The corner flagpost must not be moved |
(a) away goals rule |
(b) extra time |
(c) kicks from the penalty mark |
(d) golden goal rule |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 71- the only permitted procedures to determine the winning team are: away goals rule, extra time, kicks from the penalty mark |
(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 |