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Bootle RA September 2023 LotG Quiz

1 / 10

A player from the blue team is driving towards goal with the ball. He skilfully moves passed the red team defender on the edge of the 'D'. The red defender grabs the blue team's shirt as he goes passed and continues to try and pull back the striker outside of the goal area. The blue team player continues dribbling into the goal area where he is eventually brought down by the defender who wraps his arms over his shoulder and waist to drag him to the floor whilst he was attempting to shoot at goal. No other defenders are close by and this is a clear goal scoring opportunity.

2 / 10

During a match, a defender from the red team leaves the field of play with the referee's permission to receive treatment for a injury. While they are off the field behind their own goal line, the blue team mounts an attack and a blue team player receives the ball in a position that would typically be considered offside. However, considering the positioning of the remaining red team players on the field, is the blue team player offside?

3 / 10

The blue team are awarded a penalty kick. As the Blue Team's player runs up to take the penalty, you observe encroachment into the penalty area by another Blue Team player. The shot is subsequently saved by the goalkeeper. What should your decision be as the referee?

4 / 10

During an intense veterans match lasting 80 minutes, after blowing the whistle for a foul, you, as the referee, are immediately confronted by another player from the Red team. The player shouts dissent about your decision and aggressively gestures towards you. What action should you take?

5 / 10

A player, currently serving time in the sin bin for a previous offense, receives a yellow card while off the field. What happens when the sin bin time is completed?

6 / 10

The green team has had a player sent off during the match, and the game proceeds to a penalty shootout. What should be done regarding the number of penalty takers for each team?

7 / 10

During open play, a blue team midfielder shouts "leave it" to her teammate while receiving a pass within the centre circle, with no opponent plays around her. Another player from the yellow team on the other side of the pitch claims that the blue player cannot shout "leave it" on a football pitch. How should the referee handle this situation?

8 / 10

During the pre-match warm-up, before the team lists are submitted, Player A spits at an opponent and the incident is noticed by the match officials. What action should the referee take?

9 / 10

A player is sin binned for dissent in the last 5 minutes of extra time in a cup match. They have no other cautions in the match. The game goes to penalties with the player still having 5 minutes left on their sin bin time. Are they eligible to participate in the penalty shootout?

10 / 10

In a cup tie match poised at 1-1, the blue team launches a counter-attack in the final minute. As their forward is about to shoot inside the goal area, a fan (who supports the blue team) runs onto the field but doesn't make any contact with the ball. However, his presence severely distracts a defender, who then fails to block the shot. The ball goes into the net. How should you proceed?

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