Denis McCarthy
Observer
During a recent final I flagged for offside and the referee gave an indirect free kick to yellow. The keeper placed the ball near the penalty spot and played it to the centre back, about two yard to his right. As the centre back played I raised my flag as the ball had not left the penalty area. The players were confused but the referee played on. I explained at half time the ball needed to leave the area.
Cue 25 minutes into the second half, same thing happens except this time it's intercepted and a goal is scored. Chaos begins. The referee allows the goal, which turns out to be the winner. oops
Cue 25 minutes into the second half, same thing happens except this time it's intercepted and a goal is scored. Chaos begins. The referee allows the goal, which turns out to be the winner. oops