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Here is what I have seen. At issue is either a JUMPING foul or a TRIP/CHARGE foul. One thing that helps greatly is to position yourself to where you can see the area of the drop zone and see the space between the players. A player is entitled to their position on the field. A player is not...

good point

Wow. That is harsh. I agree that 99/100 that will not get called. Looked like he stepped off then put his left foot back on the line as he dove. His right was off but not by much. I agree with One. I also noticed the jersey thing. No need really. As the game has technically concluded I...

Wow... A lot here. Always easy to judge with 20/20 hindsight but..... Am I the only one that saw the attacker challenge for the ball leading with his hand/arms above his head? Looked like the 1st foul was by him and it was missed. it looks like CR missed the attacker jumping to challenge a...

#1 - IDFK to attacking team. GK has relinquished control placing it on the ground and rolling it #2 - Handball - If I am going to disregard the linesmans flag, I will generally wave it down and announce it "deliberate play by the defender!" which heads off many issues #3 - rekick - it happens...

We work in 3 referee systems here mostly with all 3 being certified referees. It is a HUGE help but the previous poster was spot on. Communication during the game is critical. A good pre-game is essential. AR's are there to A-SSIST not IN-SIST. When I am center and working with AR's who are...

This is more intense than normal tournaments and the older groups produce a state champion that moves to the regional competition which subsequently sends regional champions to the national tournament. The u11 and u12 dont have regionals so this is the biggest competition of the year. There...

I dont do too many small sided youth games but covered 3 games this weekend in our state's championship tournament. Here is the scenario. 9v9 game u11's. Pretty non-eventful game. White clearly better than blue. White up 2-0 at half but very dominant. Blue player undercuts a white player...

Jist turned the game on at the end just in time to see a real cheap shot by Swansea. Easy pass back from Cahill to the gk. No chance at winning possession. Ball clearly gone and nothing close to a challenge for ball when Swansea forward Ayew blasts Cahill in the back just leveling him...

I actually got to see this real time. I didn't get to see the whole game but saw this bit. Full disclosure - even though I'm American, I was all for England in this game (wearing my England jersey at the time) and will be England/Germany as my two favorites for the cup since we made a complete...

I recognize that things are a bit different over there compared to here in central USA (i.e. we always work with certified officials as AR). As far as I'm concerned, someone yelling repeatedly from 40 yards away wanting to question my call and entering the FOP to do so is a minimum of a "tell"...

Interesting one as I had a similar but slightly different scenario yesterday that went the other way. First on this one... Good tackle. Blue is coming from an angle where red clearly should see him coming. Red continues his run at full speed and arrives late. This is a good tackle although...

I am soooo relieved that outdoor football (soccer) has resumed in full in the middle of the USA. I was excited to get back at it as I really enjoy refereeing especially when it is a competitive high level game and I know I have done a good job in the middle. I saw a separate post someone made...

The video quality is poor which makes this tougher. Simulation at the high levels is ridiculous BUT running at speed (and he appear quite quick) altering his pace while dribbling... the keeper is nowhere near playing that ball and deliberately sticks his leg into the path of the onrushing...

I would recommend reading the book FREQUENTLY as well as interpretations. Mastery of the knowledge of the laws will aide you greatly in their application, your confidence level, and game control. I have played for 40 years, coached for 6 or so and refereed for 3 now. You should be the expert...

I watched the replay on the halftime show when I tuned in. Basic error on law interpretation. That is a good pk I believe

I didn't see the dive as I was channel surfing back and forth with the Liverpool game. I agree on the foul. It looked like the defender embellished a bit but you could see Ronaldo crashing in hard and see it coming. He did get there late and there looked to be contact (that was embellished a...

This is excellent. Thanks for sharing!

Yep. I have the pdf on all of my devices and a hardcopy on my desk as well as my bag. I read it often (and re-read it often as well). We must be the authority on the LOTG, students of the laws and their interpretations/application.

I did not see this live but have watched the videos that I could find on the internet. Minimum of YC for the push. That is clearly done with disregard for the danger to his opponent. As far as what was said... Not sure there. I don't see S.O.B being racial and the language this is an issue...