Question Number: 18030

Mechanics 11/30/2007

RE: Adult

p . atkin of rotherham, south yorkshire england asks...

2 players rec treatment. 1 fwd ply other g/kp. after treatment fwd player is sent to t/line . g/kp is allowed to continue in goal .is this allowed and fair . game sheff wed v barnsley 27/11/07 . should both plys have been sent to touch line. pete . sheffield.

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Actually, according with what FIFA have written regarding dealing with injured players it is expected when an outfield player and goalkeeper are involved in a collision and both are in need of immediate attention, both will remain on the field when play is restarted.

Regards,

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Bth Pls shld have been allwd. to stay on the fld.

Goalkeepers are allowed to be treated on the field of play, because every team must always have a goalkeeper. In the time it takes to get the substitute keeper kitted up and on the field, the treatment to the original goalkeeper is probably finished. Since the goalkeeper is granted this courtesy, the injured player on the other team is given the same courtesy for an injury that occurs at the same time.

This presumes that both players will be able to continue the match in short order.

Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

Both Pl's rem. on FOP.