The Referee
Well-Known Member
In England's loss to Sweden yesterday, an England goal was correctly disallowed for handball since the ball touched an attackers hand just before the attacker scored the goal after an on-field review.
This particular handball offense is independent of intent or arm position since a goal has been scored; therefore, the decision is a matter of fact rather then opinion. So, why did the referee require an on-field review? I thought on-field reviews aren't used for matters of fact?
This particular handball offense is independent of intent or arm position since a goal has been scored; therefore, the decision is a matter of fact rather then opinion. So, why did the referee require an on-field review? I thought on-field reviews aren't used for matters of fact?