If corner flags are found not to be orange, what should the referee determine?

The correct response emphasizes that the color of the corner flags—though specified in rules for visibility and uniformity—does not impact the fundamental conduct of the game itself. While corner flags are typically meant to be orange to ensure they are easily distinguishable, if the flags are of a different color, it does not directly affect the gameplay, rules, or fairness of the match. Therefore, a referee can determine that play may continue without interruption.

In contrast, suggesting that the game should be canceled would imply that the absence of compliance with the color requirement fundamentally alters the game's integrity, which is not the case. Likewise, the idea that teams must agree on substitutes or that flags must be replaced before starting the game introduces unnecessary complications that are not warranted just because the corner flags are a different color. The essential point is that while following the rules is important, some aspects, such as the color of the flags, do not impede the game's execution.