KFA Match Officiating and Referee Standards 3

Question 1

In KFA futsal matches, how long is each half of play?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

In futsal, each half is 20 minutes of effective playing time, with the clock stopped whenever the ball is out of play.

Question 2

What is the 'sin bin' period for a blue card in KFA futsal competitions?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

A blue card in futsal results in a 5-minute sin bin, during which the penalized player's team plays with a reduced number of players.

Question 3

According to KFA officiating rules, what must a referee do if a floodlight failure occurs mid-match?

Accepted Answer

Suspend play immediately and consult the match commissioner about whether to restart or abandon

Answer

A floodlight failure requires the referee to suspend play immediately and consult with match officials about whether conditions allow safe continuation.

Question 4

What is the KFA referee evaluation criterion for 'game management'?

Accepted Answer

The referee's ability to control the tempo, manage player relations, and prevent conflict through proactive communication

Answer

Game management is evaluated on the referee's proactive communication, player relationship management, and ability to control the match atmosphere and tempo.

Question 5

In KFA referee fitness standards, which test is commonly used to assess a referee's aerobic capacity and sprint performance?

Accepted Answer

FIFA Fitness Test (Interval test + sprint test)

Answer

The FIFA Fitness Test combines an interval running test and a sprint test to assess both aerobic capacity and explosive speed required of match referees.

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KFA Match Officiating and Referee Standards 3