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Fourth Official

The fourth official assists the other officials but is not on the field of play. They are responsible for various duties such as supervising substitutions, displaying the time added on at the end of each half on an electronic board, and generally helping the referee manage the game. The fourth official may also mediate between the technical areas (areas designated to the coaches and substitutes of each team) and the referee.

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