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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A coach delays the restart of play. What disciplinary action may the referee take?

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The coach is cautioned (yellow card, YC) for delaying the restart of play by their own team. The coach is sent off (red card, RC) for delaying the restart of play by the opposing team e.g. holding onto the ball, kicking the ball away, obstructing the movement of a player.

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