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FIFA Matches

Youth Matches

Procedure

A player Sent Off

Replacing the Goal Keeper

Note: All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not.

FIFA Matches

Teams shall supply the names of up to 7 possible substitutes, but may use only 3 of these 7.

Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match.

When? At any stoppage of play

Where? Player leaves the field anywhere

             Substitute enters at halfway line

How? With referee’s permission

Once player is substituted, that player may not re-enter the game.

Check league rules for re-entry modifications

United States Youth Soccer Association

Who? Unlimited number may re-enter as often as they wish

When? Throw-in (by throwing team)
              Goal kick
             After a goal
             Injury stoppage
             Half-time

Where? Player leaves the field anywhere
              Substitute enters at halfway line

How? With referee’s permission

Procedure

Substitute reports to assistant referee (or 4th official)

Asst. referee signals at next opportunity

Player leaves the field anywhere

Referee signals permission to enter

                Substitute enters field at halfway line and becomes the new player

A Player Sent Off

Before the game:

May be replaced by a substitute

After the game has started:

May not be replaced at all

                        Yes ! The team plays shorthanded

REPLACING THE GOALKEEPER

With another player already on the field:

At any stoppage of play.

Referee must be notified of a change of goalkeeper.

Infringement - Caution both old and new goalkeeper at next stoppage of play.

With a substitute: