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Question Number: 15531

League Specific 5/20/2007

RE: Competitive Adult

Natalie of Maitland, NSW Australia asks...

Recently my goalie was given a red card for handling the ball outside the 18 yard box. She was sent from the field of play for the duration of the game. Does this mean she automatically is suspended for the following weeks match, or does the soccer committee decide, based on the severity of her action, whether she can play next week??

Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

That is up to your league's rules and the diciplinary committee for your league. Generally speaking, a red card will earn a minimum one-match ban for the player who received it, but not every league is the same in this regard. Check with your league's rules and policies to see the specific ruling in your league.



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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Your league will have a procedure to advise the disciplinary committee on such matters. FIFA are of the opinion the player will not play in the next match, at least.


Regards,



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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

I know of no league that allows a player to participate in her next match after receiving a send off.



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