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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

After the ball has gone out of play for a throw-in for Team A, an assistant coach from Team B kicks the ball away to delay the restart of play. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The assistant coach is shown a red card and sent from the technical area and surrounds of the field of play. The referee does not award a free kick because the offence occurred while the ball was out of play. Play restarts with a throw-in for Team A.

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