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Not a goal. Whole of the ball over the whole of the line? Don't think so. Looks like a goal from a distance, but isn't on the basis of that still. Harder to call this in real time without tech to support you though.

Not buying that. She clearly communicates with her defender to do a short kick to her and backs out of the way once she's done it. This just happens to be to the side of the goal.

Bang on. It's a deliberate pass to the defender, so it's DOGSO when she kicks it again. Good refereeing.

Not a penalty. Keeper has done nothing wrong. He's not impeded the attacker in any way.

Michael Oliver very clear why it was two yellows - well done that man. Maybe if players stopped doing things which they know are infringements and kept their hands down on an opposition throw-in after their own miscontrol of the ball, then they wouldn't get themselves in these positions.

And all worn as a badge of honour by the way it's packaged here. Supporters on the pitch, mob behaviour normalised, ref intimidated standard. They need a mentality overhaul as a club. Appalling. I wouldn't be turning up to ref this type of football. Not for me.

Everything said here is exactly correct. Be prepared to issue them, when necessary. Communicate with the players so they can see one coming, if this is feasible; manage your game how you normally would, but don't be shy if a card is called for. It's part of their growing up and taking...

GraemeS is dead right. Academies doesn't want their kids carded and resent it when you do. That's mainly why I have stopped doing these fixtures, as they breed unhealthy expectations from players and the coaches are totally unsupportive of cautions. Not worth the hassle and unsurprising that...

You're both correct. I'm a Forest fan and thought we should've won it, but there were decisions either way which could've turned out differently. The handball would've been harsh for the equaliser.

Couldn't agree more.

Disagree, mate. It's wrong that the player does this, has you see him, and do nothing. No hassles this time, but next time it may all kick off. You can't turn a blind eye, whether you're from the area and think it's in the category of 'banter' somehow. Send him off (or, if he's U12, have the...

Agreed. Can't do that and stay on. Where would that leave you?

Yep, big queuing issues, but waited 10 minutes and I was in. It'll calm down in a couple of weeks.

As the OP, I can clarify it was utterly unintentional that the defender headed the ball onto his own hand; there was nothing deliberate about it at all: he jumped, headed it, it struck his hand (which was above shoulder height), and the ball fell at his feet. My take away from all the feedback...

Okay - should've pasted the previous bit in the Law: It is an offence if a player: deliberately touches the ball with their hand/arm, including moving the hand/arm towards the ball scores in the opponents’ goal directly from their hand/arm, even if accidental, including by the goalkeeper after...

Situation: high ball dropping in centre circle - defender jumps to head it clear and, in doing so, heads it onto his own upraised hand. All force removed from the headed ball, it drops at his feet and he moves forwards. I blow up and award a free kick against him, instinct telling me he's...

I would have done as @Mada says, but think you made a good call. The phase of play was over where the ball played through for the striker to chase had been dealt with by the keeper. He then makes a mess of his kick. Not your fault it then goes to the striker who is well up the pitch to...

Spot on. Agree with @one's analyses here.

The tackle warrants a red - no doubt. The push in the back is a penalty too, followed by a red for the defender's deliberate nature in the challenge.

The arm is out and blocks the ball. So, it's a penalty. Them's the Laws.