(a) When he deliberately plays it with his hand or arm. For example, lifting it, clearing it or picking it up . |
(b) When he touches it with any part of his hands or arms. |
(c) When he holds the ball with one or both outstretched open hands. |
(d) All previous answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, advantage may not be applied for infringements of Law 11. |
(b) Yes, advantage may be applied but not inside the penalty area. |
(c) No, advantage may not be applied for an offside offence. |
(d) Yes, advantage may be applied provided that the defending team has full control of the ball. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) At any time, provided that the referee sees it happen. |
(b) At a stoppage in play, without the need of previously informing the referee. |
(c) At a stoppage in play, provided the referee is informed before the change is made. |
(d) Only if it is during the normal course of a match or added time, never during penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match or cup tie. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(a) The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area. |
(b) The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence. |
(c) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team. |
(d) The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Tripping an opponent. |
(b) Deliberately handling the ball. |
(c) Dissent by word or action. |
(d) Holding an opponent. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Yes, to benefit play and prevent aggression. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) No, only the coach of the team is empowered to make that decision. |
(d) Yes, after consulting his coach and to prevent incidents. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken if the ball had not left the penalty area. He awards a corner kick if the ball was in play before entering the goal. |
(b) The referee allows the goal. |
(c) The referee always orders the goal kick to be retaken. |
(d) The referee disallows the goal and restarts with a dropped ball. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) A substitute can only enter the field of play from the halfway line and during a stoppage in play. |
(b) Substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee when they begin to participate in the game. |
(c) A substitution is completed when the substitute enters the field of play and plays the ball. |
(d) All of the answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
(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) The referee sends off the player and awards an indirect free kick. |
(b) The referee sends off the player and awards a dropped ball. |
(c) The referee sends off the player and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team. |
(d) Play is allowed to continue. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) From the nearest point in the goal area to where the ball went out. |
(b) From any point in the goal area to the right of the goal. |
(c) From anywhere in the goal area but always with the ball on the line. |
(d) From anywhere in the goal area. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball where the infringement occurred, e.g. where the player was positioned less than 10 yds (9.15 metres) from the ball. |
(b) stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team to be taken from the place where he entered the penalty area or the penalty mark. |
(c) stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and restarts the match with a indirect free kick against the kicking team from the penalty mark. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
(a) The referee can stop play at his discretion for any infringement of the Laws of the Game. |
(b) The referee can stop play for any kind of outside interference. |
(c) The referee can stop play if, after having applied advantage, it does not ensue at that time. |
(d) All of the answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
(a) He has to cancel the goal |
(b) He has to cancel the goal and caution the goal-scorer. |
(c) He allows the goal, because he has signalled for half-time and has left the field after he got the advice. |
(d) He allows the goal, but is still allowed to caution the goal-scorer. |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 - Once the referee signals the end of a half and leaves the field a decision can not be changed even if information then comes to light e.g. during the half-time interval |
(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) Orders the kick to be retaken. The offender can never benefit. |
(b) Orders the kick to be retaken. In this situation a goal cannot be awarded. |
(c) Awards a corner kick. |
(d) None of the answers are completely correct. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) With a direct free kick, indirect free kick or penalty kick. |
(b) With a direct free kick or penalty kick. |
(c) With a direct free kick, indirect free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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) Yes, according to the International F.A. Board. |
(b) No, the important thing is that the material is waterproof. |
(c) No, it should be leather or another suitable material. |
(d) Yes |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) No, the duration of the half-time interval cannot be changed, as it is established by the member associations. |
(b) Yes, if authorised by the referee. |
(c) No, because the break cannot exceed 15 minutes. |
(d) Yes, if both teams agree. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) Award the goal. |
(b) Show the player the yellow card and restart the game with an indirect free kick. |
(c) Disallow the goal. |
(d) Show the player the yellow card and restart the game with a dropped ball. |
Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
(a) Two, as long as they are the two coaches of the team. |
(b) Only one person at a time. |
(c) Only the coach. |
(d) All answers are correct. |
Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
(a) Players |
(b) Substitutes |
(c) Substituted players |
(d) Coaches |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 84 - Only a player, substitute or substituted player may be shown the red or yellow card |
(a) Yes, always. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) Yes, if not done in a dangerous way. |
(d) It is left to the discretion of the referee. |
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) Yes, always. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) Yes, but only by the goalkeeper. |
(d) No, the placement depends on which side of the goal the ball left the field of play. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(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) The referee disallows the goal and restarts play with a dropped ball. |
(b) The referee disallows the goal and has the corner kick retaken. |
(c) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick. |
(d) Advantage is applied and a goal is awarded. |
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) The referee allows the goal. |
(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken. |
(c) The referee should disallow the goal and award a goal kick for the team-mate interfering with play. |
(d) The referee should disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team for the team-mate interfering with play. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(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) 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) Only a team-mate |
(b) Only an opponent |
(c) Both team-mates and opponents |
(d) Nobody |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 -A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when: the ball is between the hands or between the hand and any surface (e.g. ground, own body) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands |
(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick. |
(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick. |
(c) awards an indirect free kick. |
(d) awards a dropped ball. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(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) 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) 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) No. |
(b) Yes, if it is cold. |
(c) Yes, as long as they cover his shinguards. |
(d) It depends on whether it is an international match or not. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) Directly receiving the ball released from the hands of your own goalkeeper. |
(b) Receiving the ball from a corner kick. |
(c) Receiving the ball from a throw-in. |
(d) None of the previous cases. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) Yes, always. |
(b) No, never. |
(c) Yes, if the offence is committed using excessive force. |
(d) Only if it prevents an obvious goalscoring opportunity. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Yes |
(b) No |
(c) It depends on the referee. |
(d) According to the International FA Board, it is not possible. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The referee cautions the offending player. |
(b) The referee sends off the offending player. |
(c) The referee warns the offending player. |
(d) None of the answers is completely correct. |
Reference: IFAB LOTG 2016/2017 pg 87 - Where a player commits an offence against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offending player is cautioned unless: . The offence is holding, pulling or pushing or . The offending player does not attempt to play the ball or there is no possibility for the player making the challenge to play the ball COMMENT: The law has changed .. Some DOGSO offences in the penalty area are punished with a YC. |
(a) The referee instructs the player to leave the field of play to correct his equipment. |
(b) The player may not re-enter the field of play when the ball is in play. |
(c) Play need not be stopped. |
(d) The player leaves the field of play when the ball is next out of play, unless he has already corrected his equipment. |
Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
(a) No |
(b) No, the referee should add all the lost time in each half of the match for reasons noted in the Laws of the Game. However, the total amount is at the discretion of the referee. |
(c) Yes, because the Laws of the Game do not state anything with respect to whether the referee should add lost time or not, it is left to his discretion. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) the referee. |
(b) The International Football Association Board. |
(c) The Rules of the Competition. |
(d) the Laws of the Game. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(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 allows play to continue because the opponent does not prevent the free kick being taken. |
(c) The referee cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance at a free kick. If advantage is not applied the free kick is retaken. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) No, it must be touched or played deliberately by another player. |
(b) Yes, if the kick has been taken correctly. |
(c) No, as it must be played by a team-mate of the kicker. |
(d) None of the answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) Yes, as an infringement of the Laws of the Game has been signalled. |
(b) No, unless the referee has become temporarily incapacitated and play has continued under the supervision of the assistant referee. |
(c) Yes, always. |
(d) Answers b) and c) are correct. |
Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
(a) Send off the player but he may be substituted. |
(b) Send off the player, and he may not be substituted so the team will play with 10 players. |
(c) Caution the player and ask the coach to substitute him. |
(d) Caution the player. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) One assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the penalty area and the goal line, the referee between the penalty mark and the goal area, opposite from the assistant, the fourth official at the technical areas. |
(b) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the top corners of the goal area and penalty area on the opposite side from the assistant referee, the fourth official at the technical areas. |
(c) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official at the technical areas. |
(d) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official with the assistant referee in the centre circle. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |