A player enters the field of play without receiving a signal from the referee and then deliberately handles the ball. What action does the referee take?
The player is cautioned for entering the field of play without the permission of the referee. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick to punish the more serious offence. If, in the opinion of the referee, the player is also guilty of unsporting behavior, by deliberately handling the ball, he is sent off for receiving a second caution in the same match. If, in the opinion of the referee, the player is also guilty of denying a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity, the player is sent off. 9.
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