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Re-entering the field of play without the referee's permission.

Direstraits

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A player re-enters of play without the referee's permission. The player then interferes with play without touching the ball. What should the referee do?
 
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Assuming the player needs permission to re enter, stop play unless an advantage can be played. (In case of advantage I would say it should be a very clear advantage and definitely at or near opponents PA).
If play stopped YC for entering the field of play without permission and restart with a DFK (to the opponents) where the interference occurred. (Law3)
If advantage played, YC at next natural stoppage and restart according to whatever the stoppage was for.
Circs are a little vague, but I think this covers it, though as always the opinions of learned members would be appreciated.

(I saw a similar incident a few years ago - it kicked off big style when the DFK resulted in a goal being scored directly from the restart).
 
Just to add, if the interference DOGSO then the sanction would be a red card and if in PA then PK.
And if the interference is a reckless foul, or a careless SPA then it's a yellow for re entering and then a 2nd yellow for the foul offence committed
 
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