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LAW 10 · The Outcome of a Match · 2026/27

During penalties (penalty shoot-out), the goalkeeper has both feet in front of the goal line and, as a result, the kick is retaken. What disciplinary action does the referee take?

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THE DECISION

As most goalkeeper encroachment results from mis-anticipating when the ball will be kicked, the goalkeeper is warned for a first offence but must be cautioned (yellow card, YC) for any further offence(s) at the retaken kick and/or any subsequent kick.

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