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Decisions will be taken to the best of the referee’s ability in conformity with the Rules of the Soccer Game and in the “Spirit of the The referee’s decisions concerning matters of play, including whether or not to validate a goal and the result of the match are binding. The decisions of the referee and the other match officials must at all times be respected. If play is resumed or if the referee marks the end of the first or second half of the game (including the extensions) has indicated and he has left the field of play or has ended the match, the referee may do not change his decision to resume when he himself, or on the advice of a other match official, realized that the decision was wrong. On the other hand, if at the end of the half of the game, the referee leaves the field of play to go to the RRA or to instruct the players to return to the field of play, then this does not prevent a decision from being changed for an incident that took place before the end of the game. A disciplinary sanction only be applied after the game has resumed if a other match official determined the foul and tried to communicate it to the referee before resuming play. The resumption of play associated with the penalty shall not apply. If an umpire is unable to continue play, play may continue under the supervision of the assistant referees and the fourth official until the next stoppage in play. Check out the football communication systems by AXIWI and discover how you can improve your game as your referee by better communication with your assistance. |
Frequently asked questions
Can a referee change their decision after play has resumed?▼
No, once play is resumed or the referee has left the field at the end of a half, they cannot change their decision. However, if the referee leaves to consult the VAR or instruct players to return, decisions can still be changed for incidents that occurred before the end of play.
What authority do referees have in making decisions?▼
Referees make decisions to the best of their ability in conformity with the Rules of the Soccer Game and the Spirit of the Game. They have the power to take appropriate measures within the framework of the Rules of Football, and their decisions are binding.
Are referee decisions on goals and match results final?▼
Yes, the referee's decisions concerning matters of play, including whether to validate a goal and the final match result, are binding and cannot be disputed once officially made.
When can disciplinary sanctions be applied after play resumes?▼
A disciplinary sanction can only be applied after play resumes if another match official identified the foul and communicated it to the referee before play resumed.
What happens if the referee cannot continue the match?▼
If the referee is unable to continue, play may proceed under the supervision of assistant referees and the fourth official until the next stoppage in play.