Yellow Card
Rules & RegulationsA caution shown by the referee. Two yellow cards in the same game result in a red card and dismissal.
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Aggregate
The combined score of two games (legs) played between teams in a knockout tournament (home and away).
Indirect Free Kick
A free kick from which a goal cannot be scored unless the ball touches another player before entering the goal.
Throw-in
A method of restarting play when the ball has gone out of bounds over the touchline (sideline). Must be thrown with two hands over the head.
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