WHAT DOES THE RULE SAY ABOUT TWO BALLS ON THE FIELD?
The issue of the second ball on the field is cited in Football Law #5 as an outside interference as follows:
If a second ball, other object, or animal enters the field of play, the referee must:
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Stop play (and restart it with a ground ball), but only if the object or animal interferes with play, unless the ball is entering the goal and the interference does not prevent a defender from playing the ball. In this case, a goal should be validated if the ball enters the goal (even if the ball touched the ball, object or animal);
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Allow play to continue, if there has been no interference with play, and have them removed at the first possible opportunity.
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Material de Educação FísicaThus, it is clear that the Football Law says that the referee must give priority to the continuity of the match, unless there is a direct interference in the game.
THE PRIORITY IS THE GOAL
The rule also makes it clear that even if there is interference, but the ball is entering the goal, the goal should be validated, even if the second ball touched the ball that was in play.