Question

What decision is to be taken by the referee if the ball bursts or becomes defective during the course of a match?

Answer 1

1. Play is stopped and resumed with a dropped ball at the spot where the original ball became defective.
2. If the ball goes defective during a kick-off, goal kick, corner, penalty, throw-in, or free kick, the restart is repeated.
3. The ball cannot be replaced during the game without the referee’s approval.
4. If the ball becomes defective during a penalty kick or a penalty shootout as it travels forward before touching any player, the post, or crossbar the kick is retaken.