Recent content by halter42

IMO the attacker (Yarmolenko) does go down even before the contact is made. That could be a reason.

Anyone with a link for the first penalty shout? What minute?

I didnt watch the game, in what minutes did the the potential push PK and the Thiago challenge happen?

Here is a yt-video from refsix where he goes through his observation:

Are they not talking about a bad backpass that is saved by the keeper from going in? There is no sanction for that kind of hanball offence. (Nothing new, but maybe they clarified it)

hello cwyeary! Sorry to reach out to you in the comment section, but it doesn't allow me to chat. Would you be interested to talk about the latest UEFA RAPs (2021:2 and Euro special) with me? I see you are quite knowlagable when it comes to what UEFA expects and I would like someone to talk to...

It's funny that you mention the AR looking at the screen (for offside). It actually happened before the winter break in Germany (1. Bundesliga). The referee asked one of his assistants to also have a look with him...

I can see the first one not being a PK with the new laws. Altough they are quite vague and open for interpretation. For me though, and I would assume for UEFA competitions aswell, it is a PK. I just don't like the idea of a defender making a mistake (misjudge the flight of the ball) and gaining...

In the same situation, a Cambridge player was in an offside position. But an active movement from Shelvey towards the ball was deemed to be active play. I think it was correct to give the goal, even though these situations with active vs. deflection often feel unjust for the defending team.

For me there are different things to consider. In Eastleigh vs. Weymouth the referee approaches (trying to stop him to speak) a fired up player and there is a reaction . For me he is just putting the arm of the referee to the side, not a strike. It's almost as if the referee 'initiates' the...

Just to clarify, in that situation Oliver gave two yellow cards in quick succession, it was not a straight RC. Also, I would argue, that the action by Di Maria was more forceful and in the back of Oliver, which caught him by surprise. I think in the PL the situation discussed would not be a RC...

Reminds me of Fellaini vs. Guendouzi:

For me a penalty is supportable if not correct. The first glance on the ball is not enough, the striker is still in control of the ball. Then the trip on the shin happens, which is a foul IMO. Then Coufal plays the ball and at the same time clatteres Laca. If the ball would have been played...

I rewatched it again. I think it should be a clear offside and intervention from the VAR. There is contact, it's not much, but the block is there.

I think it is hard to sell changing a decision if you are alone or not in contact with your assistant. If I were to change my mind, I would go over to my assistant and pretend to discuss with him about it and then change my decision. Of course not possible without an assistant. Also, if in...