16 Questions
What is the referee's primary consideration during the review process?
Accuracy
When can the referee undertake an 'on-field review'?
During the match
What should the players and team officials avoid doing during the review process?
Surrounding the referee and trying to influence the decision
When can the referee not undertake a 'review' during a match?
After play has stopped and been restarted
What is the role of a video assistant referee (VAR) in football matches?
To assist the referee in the event of clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents
When can a video assistant referee (VAR) make a decision in a football match?
When the referee gives 'no decision'
Who is permitted to initiate a 'review' using the video assistant referee (VAR)?
The VAR and other match officials
Under what circumstances can the original decision given by the referee be changed using VAR?
When the video review clearly shows a 'clear and obvious error'
What type of incidents can a video assistant referee (VAR) assist the referee with?
Direct red card decisions
In what circumstances can the original decision given by the referee be changed using VAR?
If the original decision was a 'clear and obvious error'
Who is authorized to initiate a 'review' using the video assistant referee (VAR)?
Only the referee
What is the primary responsibility of the video assistant referee (VAR) in football matches?
To assist the referee only in case of clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents
What is the primary concern during the review process?
Transparency
When can the referee not undertake a 'review' except for a case of mistaken identity or a potential sending-off offence?
Before play has stopped and been restarted
What is the time limit for the review process during a match?
There is no time limit
Under what circumstances is any disciplinary action taken during the post-incident period not cancelled, even if the original decision is changed?
For violent conduct, spitting, biting, or extremely offensive actions
Test your knowledge about the VAR protocol in football, including its principles, implementation requirements, and approval process set out by FIFA. Learn about the principles and philosophy of the Laws of the Game in relation to the use of VARs.
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