Penalties · Question 5 of 12
A player swears loudly and obscenely. It is the player's first offence in the match. What penalty follows?
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Answer
- D Warning
Explanation
Obscene behaviour in words is an offence under Section 4 No. 3. Under Section 5(1)(b) the first offence leads to a warning. The referee can only default a player immediately for particularly serious offences under Nos. 5 to 8, such as an insult.