After a goal kick has been taken by Team A, the ball touches the referee outside the penalty area, remains on the field of play and the opponents (Team B) gain possession of the ball. The referee stops play (as the team in possession changes) and restarts play with a dropped ball for the team that would have retained or gained possession had play not been stopped. Where should the referee drop the ball?

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Accepted Answer

The ball is dropped at the position where the ball made contact with the referee.