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Practical guidelines for match officials2. Allowance for time lost·Page 230, 2026/27 edition

2. Allowance for time lost

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Many stoppages in play are entirely natural (e.g. throw-ins, goal kicks). An allowance is made only when delays are excessive.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 230 · clause law-x-cdfc0be1

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