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What is the fourth official?

The fourth official is essentially a support person to the referee who can, when needed, step in as a backup assistant referee when one of the designated assistants cannot perform his duties. The fourth official assists with administrative duties surrounding the match. Stationed pitch-side, he is responsible for assisting with substitution procedures during the match. He has the authority to check the equipment of substitutes before they enter the field of play. He supervises the replacement of game balls. He must indicate to the referee when the wrong player is cautioned because of mistaken identity or when a player is not sent off after having been shown two yellow cards or when violent conduct occurs out of the view of the referee and assistant referees. After the match, the fourth official must submit a report to the appropriate authorities on any misconduct or other incident that occurred out of the view of the referee and the assistant referees. He also has the authority to inform the referee of irresponsible behaviour by anyone in the technical area.