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A player, from a team with only
seven players, leaves the field of play to receive medical attention. The
injury to this player was caused by a tackle from behind by an opponent.
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The offense occurred in the
opponents' penalty area and was penalized by the awarding of a penalty
kick. The opponent was sent off and shown the red card by the referee.
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Should the referee allow the
penalty kick to be executed? What is the procedure? |
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Please note the new 2002 change to
Law 5 that states "an injured player may only return to the field of play
after the match has restarted". |
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What's your call? |
Take a moment to think this through, then
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| Allow the penalty kick to be
taken. |
| Play continues to allow the
injured player to return after treatment, but if he fails to return within a
reasonable amount of time, then the match would be abandoned since the team
fell below the required minimum number of players (7). |
| A complete written report of the
incident must be filed with the proper authorities by the referee. |
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