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*The fourth official may
be appointed under the competition rules
and officiates if any of the three match officials is unable to
continue.
He assists the referee at all times
• Prior to the start of the competition, the organizer states
clearly
whether, if the referee is unable to continue, the fourth official
takes over as the
match referee or whether the senior assistant
referee takes over as referee with the fourth official becoming an
assistant referee
• The fourth official assists with any administrative duties before,
during and after the match, as required by the referee
• He is responsible for assisting with substitution procedures
during
the match
• He supervises the replacement footballs, where required. If the
match ball has to be replaced during a match, he provides another
ball, on the instruction of the referee, thus keeping the delay to
a
minimum
• He has the authority to check the equipment of substitutes before
they enter the field of play. If their equipment does not comply
with the Laws of the Game, he informs the referee
• He must indicate to the referee when the wrong player is cautioned
because of mistaken identity or when a player is not sent
off having been seen to be given a second caution or when violent
conduct occurs out of the view of the referee and assistant
referees.
The referee, however, retains the authority to decide on all
points connected with play
• After the match, the fourth official must submit a report to the
appropriate authorities on any misconduct or other incident that
has occurred out of the view of the referee and the assistant
referees.
The fourth official must advise the referee and his assistants
of any report being made
• He has the authority to inform the referee of irresponsible
behavior
by any occupant of the technical area
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