I had a Men's Sunday League game yesterday, between 2 bottom teams of bottom division, (Orange v Yellow (who only had 10 men), 3-0 to Orange after 87 minutes with no previous incidents.
Yellow corner, Orange CB holding Yellow player by the arm with both hands, preventing him from jumping for the header. I had a clear uninterrupted view and gave the penalty, much to the apparent bemusement of everyone. The Orange captain asked what I had given it for, as even the yellows hadn't appealed. Whilst I was explaining the decision, Orange no. 6 shouts at his captain "Leave him X, he just wants to feel relevant" I called him over and cautioned him for dissent, again to the bemusement of everyone apart from me.
Yellow scored the penalty, game ended 3-1, with no further incidents. However I felt that any authority or respect I had built up over the previous 87 minutes had evaporated within that 30 seconds. What made matters worse was the yellows calling for me to get on with the game because they "didn't want to miss the start of the United game." Would you say I was too hasty with the card, and do you have any tips for maintaining authority in a situation like this?
Yellow corner, Orange CB holding Yellow player by the arm with both hands, preventing him from jumping for the header. I had a clear uninterrupted view and gave the penalty, much to the apparent bemusement of everyone. The Orange captain asked what I had given it for, as even the yellows hadn't appealed. Whilst I was explaining the decision, Orange no. 6 shouts at his captain "Leave him X, he just wants to feel relevant" I called him over and cautioned him for dissent, again to the bemusement of everyone apart from me.
Yellow scored the penalty, game ended 3-1, with no further incidents. However I felt that any authority or respect I had built up over the previous 87 minutes had evaporated within that 30 seconds. What made matters worse was the yellows calling for me to get on with the game because they "didn't want to miss the start of the United game." Would you say I was too hasty with the card, and do you have any tips for maintaining authority in a situation like this?