Foul play
An in-goal player catches the ball from an opponent's kick and touches it down. That player is then late tackled. What actions are available to the referee?;Penalty kick anywhere on the 5m linePenalty kick on the 5m lineA goal line drop-outPenalty kick at the centre of the 22m linePlayer temporary suspensionPlayer send-off
Aldrid Referee, South Africa
ANSWERS
Paul TimminsCoach, Switzerland
See Law 20.1 (last row of the table) - restart is 5m from goal line, in line with the infringement. Once Foul Play has been decided and PK awarded, further sanctions are also available to the referee
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