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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

The head coach of Team A leaves their technical area several times (without entering the field of play) and receives a caution (yellow card). During additional time, with Team A leading by a single goal, the coach intentionally holds onto the ball to delay a throw-in by Team A. What should the referee do?

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THE DECISION

The coach receives a second caution (yellow card) and is sent off (red card). As the offence was committed when the ball was out of play, play is restarted according to the previous decision (throw-in for Team A).

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