Question Number: 14494

Law 3 - Number of Players 11/22/2006

RE: travel Under 11

michael sullivan of tappan, ny united states asks...

This question is a follow up to question 14

Can you substitute for your goalie after a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team? Does this substitute have to be in the game at the time of the foul? thank you

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Depends on the league. In all cases you can replace a field player for the keeper. In international matches you could sub a player from the bench in. In other matches it depends on the league policy whether or not players from the bench can come in.

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Michael, in USYSA you may not substitute during the stoppage in play for a penalty kick UNLESS there was an injury associated with the foul play -- then both teams may substitute players.

If you mean: "May I have an outfield player change places with the goalkeeper". That is your right under Law 3, so long as the referee is notified before the change is made. The referee may not refuse this right. If an outfield player and the goalkeeper change places without first notifying the referee both are cautioned and shown the yellow card for unsporting behavior.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

In youth soccer, almost always no. But he may exchange places with any player already on he field

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