If the foul denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity but is an attempt to play/challenge for the ball, it is 'downgraded' to a caution (unless it's serious foul play, in which case it's still a red). If it would have been stopping a promising attack, it is 'downgraded' to no card (unless it was reckless, in which case it would still be a caution). If it is simply a careless foul which neither denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity nor stopped a promising attack, then no card.If a foul tackle is made that is a genuine attempt to play the ball inside the penalty area resulting in a penalty kick being awarded, is it a caution for the offender? Is there any discretion for the ref? Is the card only given if it’s a DOGSO situation?
You presumably mean this in relation to a DOGSO?Btw, just to add emphasis. It is ALWAYS a RC if it is handball or outside of the box
I like that even though it's not accurate (In Law)
I was going to do a check before I posted in case anything had changed! Which is the part that is incorrect now?I like that even though it's not accurate (In Law)
When I first qualified, I crafted a far more complex flowchart of the entire book!
Anyway, attempts to convert football from an art to a science are futile, as we've learned from VAR. Ditch this mentality and 'understand the game'!
Confused me at first too, but upon re-reading realised this was what was intended.You presumably mean this in relation to a DOGSO?
Yes in relation to DOGSO. Sorry, I should have made it clearer. Have now edited it.You presumably mean this in relation to a DOGSO?