Referee
- Makes clear verbally and/or by pointing to the whistle that play may not be restarted except by the referee's signal
- Quickly identifies and begins moving toward the offending player while beckoning the player to approach
- Attempts to draw offending player away from teammates and opponents
- Discourages others from approaching , interfering or participating
- Stops a reasonable distance away from offending player and begins recording necessary information
- States clearly and concisely that the player is being cautioned or sent from the field and displays the appropriate card by holding it straight overhead
- If the player is being sent off, delays the restart of play until the player has left the field entirely
- In situations where the event or conduct being penalized includes the potential for retaliation or further misconduct, immediately moves to the location of the misconduct and displays the appropriate card before recording any information
Lead Assistant Referee
- Prevent others on or off the field from interfering with the referee's procedures
- Record any pertinent information to assist with subsequent reporting of the misconduct
- Monitor the departure from the field of a player sent off
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Referee
- Gives the advantage signal (verbal and arms swept upward to waist) and , if possible, verbally identifies the player who has committed the misconduct
- At the next stoppage, regardless of its cause, directs the attacking team to wait for a signal before the restart, returns to the player who committed misconduct and follows the appropriate procedure
- Includes in the match report any instances of player misconduct which were not handled in accordance with the requirement that the card must be displayed no later than the next stoppage
- Displays the appropriate card upon the ending of a period of play if that is the stoppage which follows the occurrence of the misconduct
Lead Assistant Referee
- Takes note of the player identified by the referee and, if necessary or requested by the referee, provides additional information regarding the misconduct at the next stoppage of play
