What are my duties as an assistant referee?

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Under the SAFA Competitions Uniform Rules (Rule 31), each SAFA league match is appointed a referee, two assistant referees and, where possible, a fourth official, all holding SAFA registration cards. Under Law 6 (2026/27) you work under the referee's direction and indicate when: the whole of the ball leaves the field and which team gets the corner kick, goal kick or throw-in a player in an offside position may be penalised a substitution is requested at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the kick and whether the ball crosses the line You also: help the referee with offences when you have a clearer view monitor the substitution procedure help inspect the field, balls and players' equipment, and keep records of time, goals and misconduct may enter the field to help control the 9.15 m distance report any serious misconduct that happened out of the other officials' view If you interfere unduly or behave improperly, the referee will relieve you of your duties and report it.