Multiple Choice Quiz 11

If an attacker is ahead of the ball but in line with the goalkeeper, who is the last defender, is he in an offside position?

• No, because the Laws of the Game state that being in line is not offside
• Yes, the Laws of the Game state that he is in an offside position if any part of the head, body or feet is nearer to the opponents goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.
• No, because he has an opponent between him and the goal line
• No, never

During open play the ball rebounds off a corner flag post and remains in play and an attacking player then crosses the ball directly into the penalty area. What would you do?

• Stop play, award a drop ball from where attacker crossed the ball
• Allow play to continue
• Stop play, award a corner kick
• Stop play, award a goal kick

You are concerned about failing light and after speaking to the two captains and secretaries you decide to play 40 minutes each half. However in the second half it has not been as dark as you thought it might have been and both teams ask you to play 45 minutes in that half. What would you do?

• Play the 40 mins agreed before the game started
• Play the 40 mins agreed before the game started, then play 5 mins injury time
• Play the 45 mins in the second half
• Play the 45 mins in the second half only if both team secretaries agree

When is the ball out of play?

• When it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line on the ground or in the air
• When it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line on the ground
• When play has been stopped by the referee
• answers (a) and (c)are correct

Which of the following is not a duty of an assistant referee?

• To indicate when a substitution is requested
• Signalling for offside
• Signalling for when whole of ball leaves the play
• To indicate the amount of additional time

A player is guilty of serious foul play if...

• he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball
• he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play
• he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for a ball in play
• None of the answers is correct

A player receives a red card prior to kick off. Can he then be replaced?

• Yes, only by a named substitute
• No, his/her team will need to play with 10 players
• Yes, by a player who was not on the teamlines
• Yes, but only at half time