Give an example of two of a foul in soccer. What will the referee do if he or she spots a foul?
Example of two fouls in soccer:
1. Tripping: A player intentionally sticks out their leg to make an opposing player stumble or fall.
2. Holding: A player grabs onto an opponent's jersey or uses their hands to restrict the movement of an opponent.
If the referee spots a foul, they will stop play and enforce the appropriate punishment. Depending on the severity of the foul, this can result in any of the following actions:
1. Awarding a free-kick: The opposing team is given an opportunity to take a kick from the spot where the foul occurred. The fouling team must retreat a certain distance away from the ball.
2. Awarding a penalty kick: If the foul happens inside the penalty area, the fouled team is granted a penalty kick, where only the goalkeeper defends the net.
3. Issuing a yellow card: This is a cautionary card shown for less serious offenses. The player who committed the foul receives a warning, and if they receive multiple yellow cards in a match, they may be sent off with a red card.
4. Issuing a red card: A red card is shown for more severe offenses, resulting in the immediate expulsion of the player from the game. The team then plays with one fewer player for the rest of the match.
5. Advancing the ball: Sometimes, the referee may allow the fouled team to keep playing without stopping the game, especially if the fouled team has an advantageous position.
Additionally, if a foul is deemed extremely dangerous or violent, the referee has the authority to abandon the match entirely.