Question Number: 15913

Law 5 - The Referee 6/29/2007

RE: rec Under 18

Teresa of hurst, tx usa asks...

Can a player be carded after the game is over?

Answer provided by Referee Jon Sommer

Yes, the referee is in charge of the game before during and after until he leaves the vacinity of the pitch/stadium.

Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

Absolutely. But I try to high-tail it away from most games after the final whistle. Why are you hanging out there - you're only making yourself a target for dissent - so get out of there.

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

You bet! Referee authority starts when he enters field and continues until he leaves it.

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi Teresa,
on our YOU call it #6 that very question is addressed so here is a hint note point f:

Misconduct committed by a player or a substitute prior to the start of the match, during the match, and during breaks between playing periods is subject to a formal caution or a send-off, as appropriate. Yellow and red cards, which are now mandatory indications of cautions and send-offs, may be shown only for misconduct committed by players, substitutes, or substituted players during a match. "During a match" includes:

(a) the period of time immediately prior to the start of play during which players and substitutes are physically on the field warming up, stretching, or otherwise preparing for the match;

(b) any periods in which play is temporarily stopped;

(c) half time or similar breaks in play;

(d) required overtime periods;

(e) kicks from the penalty mark if this procedure is used in case a winner must be determined;

(f) the period of time immediately following the end of play during which the players and substitutes are physically on the field but in the process of exiting.
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