Team A has not used the maximum number of substitutes and substitution opportunities during the match. After the end of extra time, the coach of Team A wants to replace one player with a substitute before penalties (penalty shoot-out) start. Is this allowed?

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No. With the exception of a substitute for a goalkeeper who is unable to continue, only players who are on the field of play or are temporarily off the field of play (injury, adjusting equipment etc.) at the end of the match are eligible to take kicks.