Robert King
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Had 2 games today, both games had a moment where a penalty could have been given. But I really am not a fan of giving a penalty for every minor thing. Giving a penalty almost equals giving a goal, so I actually only give penalties when I really have to. (Handball, tackles etc.)
Had two moments today where I am in doubt: Green vs Red, Red player is holding the ball in opposing box and either passes back or shoots. I don't remember. Anyway, ball is well clear out of the box at some point but a defender comes in a little late and stands on the Red's foot and clashes body to body. Looked a bit like rugby at some point, but it wasn't that bad though haha. Didn't give the penalty, because in my opinion something like this happens. Usual stuff, and it also didn't stop the guy from getting to the ball or anything as the ball was well out. Outside the box I would have given a free kick, definitely, no doubt. But inside..?
Second moment was an attacker running straight at the goalkeeper. U12 game so the goalkeeper just stood on the five metre line. (The small box inside the box) Defender running behind and overtaking the attacker. Sticks out a leg and attacker falls over it. Thing is that the ball was long lost and almost already in the goalkeeper's hands. Next to that I was reffing a match in which I didn't use my whistle much, just let them play. Again did not give a penalty, as for the fact that the ball was long lost.
Same thing happened some time ago, ball was almost over the line if not already over. Attacker stumbles on the goalkeeper who is lying on the grass. Again did not give a penalty.
Would like to know how you guys think about this. I tend to only give penalties when the foul really stops the player in his attack. If he has no chance of setting forth the attack, then I don't like to give a penalty. Sometimes I do, but not Always.
Thanks in advance
Had two moments today where I am in doubt: Green vs Red, Red player is holding the ball in opposing box and either passes back or shoots. I don't remember. Anyway, ball is well clear out of the box at some point but a defender comes in a little late and stands on the Red's foot and clashes body to body. Looked a bit like rugby at some point, but it wasn't that bad though haha. Didn't give the penalty, because in my opinion something like this happens. Usual stuff, and it also didn't stop the guy from getting to the ball or anything as the ball was well out. Outside the box I would have given a free kick, definitely, no doubt. But inside..?
Second moment was an attacker running straight at the goalkeeper. U12 game so the goalkeeper just stood on the five metre line. (The small box inside the box) Defender running behind and overtaking the attacker. Sticks out a leg and attacker falls over it. Thing is that the ball was long lost and almost already in the goalkeeper's hands. Next to that I was reffing a match in which I didn't use my whistle much, just let them play. Again did not give a penalty, as for the fact that the ball was long lost.
Same thing happened some time ago, ball was almost over the line if not already over. Attacker stumbles on the goalkeeper who is lying on the grass. Again did not give a penalty.
Would like to know how you guys think about this. I tend to only give penalties when the foul really stops the player in his attack. If he has no chance of setting forth the attack, then I don't like to give a penalty. Sometimes I do, but not Always.
Thanks in advance