Can a team with only 10 players have a late-arriving substitute enter the match without any prior conditions?

A team with only 10 players can have a late-arriving substitute enter the match, but this is contingent on having proper permission from the referee or official. The rules of soccer stipulate that although a team may be short-handed, any substitution must comply with established procedures, which include notifying the referee before the substitution occurs.

In situations where a player is arriving late, the referee has discretion over allowing the substitution and ensuring it adheres to the regulations of the match. This ensures that the integrity of the game is maintained and that substitutions do not disrupt the flow of play without due process.

The other choices suggest scenarios that do not reflect the requirements for proper game management and respect for the authority of the officials, which is why they are not correct in this context.