3. an Offi Cial Who Has Been Sent Off May Give Instructions to the Person
replacing him on the substitutes’ bench. He shall, however, ensure that he does not disturb the spectators or disrupt the fl ow of play, 4. An expulsion automatically incurs suspension from the subsequent match, even if imposed in a match that is later abandoned and/or annulled. The Disciplinary Committee may extend the duration of the suspension. Article 19 Match suspension 1. A suspension from a match is a ban on taking part in a future match or competition and on attending it in the area immediately surrounding the fi eld of play.
2. The suspension is imposed in terms of matches, days or months. Unless otherwise specifi ed, it may not exceed twenty-four matches or twenty-four months.
3. If the suspension is to be served in terms of matches, only those matches actually played count towards execution of the suspension. If a match is abandoned, cancelled or forfeited, suspension is only considered to have been served if the team to which the suspended player belongs is not responsible for the facts that led to the abandonment, cancellation or forfeit of the match.
4. If a suspension is combined with a fi ne, the suspension may be prolonged until the fi ne has been paid in full.