This happened in my game last week. Ladies Open Age game, one team were well behind in match when one of their players scored an own goal (not intentionally, attempted to clear but scored). I would guess that this player rarely scored, because after a moment's shock she let out a roar, took her shirt off and waved it around her head. I (along with both teams) found this very amusing.
My question is: should this lead to a yellow card? The Laws are quite specific, any player removing their shirt in a goal celebration MUST be cautioned. I did not not (though I did point out that technically I could have) and at my grassroots level I think this was wise. This is after all seems to me to be an example of the fun and good spirit that we want in the game. I just wondered what those of you who officiate at higher levels than me would have done in this unusual situation?
My question is: should this lead to a yellow card? The Laws are quite specific, any player removing their shirt in a goal celebration MUST be cautioned. I did not not (though I did point out that technically I could have) and at my grassroots level I think this was wise. This is after all seems to me to be an example of the fun and good spirit that we want in the game. I just wondered what those of you who officiate at higher levels than me would have done in this unusual situation?