IV. PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT

1. If a player following doctor's orders, protects his elbow or any similar part of his body with a bandage to prevent further injury, has the referee the power to decide if the bandage constitutes a danger to other players?

   Yes.

2. If due to a collision with an opponent, a player loses a shoe and immediately scores a goal is the goal valid or not?

   The goal is valid. The player did not intentionally play barefoot, but lost his shoe by accident.

3. If the colour of the shirts of the two goalkeepers is the same, what should the referee do if neither has another shirt to change into?

   The referee shall allow play to continue.

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