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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A player entered the field of play without a permission and stopped a promising attack by kicking the ball (but not committing a foul). What is the referee's decision?

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THE DECISION

Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the interference occurred. The player receives two cautions (yellow cards) – one for illegally entering the field of play and the second for stopping a promising attack – and then is sent off (red card).

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