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

A player is cautioned (yellow card, YC) during extra time. After the match has ended, the same player receives a YC during penalties (penalty shoot-out). What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

Warnings and cautions (YCs) issued during the match (including during extra time) are not carried forward into penalties (penalty shoot-out). A player who receives a YC during both the match and the penalties (penalty shoot-out) is not sent off. The two separate cautions are reported to the appropriate authorities.

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