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Question Number: 31109

Law 3 - The Players 12/13/2016

RE: Under 12

Bexley AlStars FC of Bexley, Kent UK asks...

Penalty Shootout - A cup match has ended 2-2, can you swap your goalkeeper for an outfield player who was on the pitch when the game ended?

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Bexley
Yes that is no problem provided the referee is advised of the change. In fact if a goalkeeper gets injured with all substitutes used then there is no other other option. It happens quite a lot at underage where a team may wish to change the goalkeeper for a better shot stopper who could be playing outfield in the regular game.



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Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson


Hi Bexley,
absolutely . You simply inform the referee you wish to switch and it will be fine.
Cheers & Merry Christmas



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