The first referee is the ultimate authority in a match. He not only conducts the match, he also has to take care of all processes before and after the match. The decision of the first referee is final. He has the right to correct decisions of all other members of the refereeing corps. If a situation is not regulated by rules or guidelines, the first referee has the right to make a final decision.
If someone in the referee corps does not or is not able to fulfil his duties, the first referee can have him replaced.
The first referee has the right to communicate with a team through its captain. If the captain does not agree with the interpretation of the rules by one of the referees, the first referee has to initiate the protest protocol (if this is allowed in the tournament).
Furthermore, the first referee has the final decision if the current conditions allow a match to be played.
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