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Had a game last week. Attacker with ball posession takes a swan dive in the PA after clear contact on his leg. It was by a defender running side by side challenging for the ball. For me it was clear fair contact. It was also very clear it did not cause the attacker to fall. The attacker deliberately took a dive to get a penalty. Everyone had seen the contact and also seen the dramatic dive. I blew the whistle and I could see everyone looking at me to see which way I was going to give it. I pointed for a defensive free kick and cautioned the attacker.
The player could not comprehend when I told him he can still be cautioned for a dive even if there was contact.
Have you ever cautioned for simulation after contact? On TV I often see these either ignored or given as a penalty (which could explain the caution player's reaction).
The player could not comprehend when I told him he can still be cautioned for a dive even if there was contact.
Have you ever cautioned for simulation after contact? On TV I often see these either ignored or given as a penalty (which could explain the caution player's reaction).