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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

At a penalty kick, a defending team player shouts loudly at the moment when an attacking team player is about to kick the ball. This unfair interference distracts the kicker and the penalty is missed. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The penalty kick is retaken and the defending player is cautioned (yellow card) for unsporting behaviour.

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