The third referee  


In addition to assisting the timekeeper, the third referee shall:

  keep a record of the fi rst fi ve accumulated fouls committed by each team signalled     by the referees in each half of the match and place a visible sign on the timekeeper’s     table to advertise this fact
  keep a record of stoppages in play and the reasons for them
  take note of the goalscorers’ numbers
  record the names and numbers of any players cautioned or sent off
  monitor the replacement of balls at the request of the referees
  if necessary, check the substitutes’ equipment before they enter the pitch
  signal to the referees when an obvious error has been made in cautioning or ending     off a player or if an act of violence has been committed out of their range of vision.     In any case, the referee shall decide on any facts connected with play
  monitor the conduct of those persons seated on the team benches and inform the     referees of any inappropriate behaviour
  provide any other information relevant to the game



In the event of undue interference by the timekeeper or the third referee, the referee shall relieve the person in question of his duties, arrange for his replacement and submit a report to the appropriate authorities.

In case of injury, the third referee may replace either the referee or second referee.
 
 
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