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It wasn’t on the line. I do get your point, but IFAB actually gives this as an example of not hand ball.

Agree with first point, but not sure about handball. I think he is sliding and trying to stop his fall. I feel it would have been harsh.

What’s the view people? Martinez punch to back of head of Jesus? I was surprised VAR didn’t send to monitor. The handball before the goal I can see as not being conclusive so on field decision should stand. Thoughts?

I know I got this call right, but I’m looking for some validation. Cup match. Team losing badly. Losing team defender gets fouled and I award a free kick. Was a minor foul. Said defender walks towards attacker and attempts to elbow attacker in the face. Just about grazed him but no real...

Reffed my first match using contact lenses. Have to say I found it liberating. 2 more today. ;)

I’m sure plenty of prem referees wear glasses and use contacts during the matches. Must be ok in flood lights. Well that’s my logic anyway.

Thanks. It was just all the warnings I got about water getting in your eye from the doc! Due to my prescription I had to use 30 day ones so I’m getting used to taking them in and out a bit. ;) Multifocal is just amazing tech in a contact lens. I can see at distance and I can read my ref app...

So after so many matches with glasses and any rain means I have to take them off and risk having my decisions questioned. So after advice from a match day coach, I’m now trying contact lenses. Any advice? Should I wear a cap when it rains? Take them out straight after if it rains? What’s...

Studs out makes it dangerous.

I would add, that it’s stupid either way. Raise your hands onto another players face and you are asking for the ref to make a decision.

I’m not sure I would have given a red. Was it with force? Was it a slap or more of a face push? Interested to hear what everyone thinks.

So I agree with you and in all instances I have a yellow and not a red as studs weren’t out. Once I gave the first one, I had set my stall out and had to maintain that throughout the match. If they had connected with the player though…..I would issue a red as off the ground with force is...

I always think that off the ground is asking for trouble.

Just need to know what the correct procedure is here as players defending their actions have me questioning myself. Off the ground tackle where they get the ball. I had 3 in the match First one - off the ground (jumps up before slide), gets the ball. Other player withdrew from challenge when...

The player is right in front of the keeper. Arguably making more of an impact on the keeper.

That’s exactly the goal I was thinking of!!! Why was this given? It’s the inconsistency that always angers people.

I would agree with you, but again it’s inconsistency. Last season I remember a goal being allowed where the attacker was clearly blocking the goal keepers vision. In this case, I could argue that the attacker made no difference to the keeper.

I don’t see how it’s not. Arm is outstretched ball comes down from a height and lands on his arm. It’s quite foreseeable that he will handle the ball. I’m not saying it should be handball. I’m asking for clarification on why it isn’t under law/guidance.

Only if it touched his head on the way. Otherwise a slow moving ball like that would be an excuse for handball.

Regardless of natural position, it’s not coming at him at pace. That can’t always be an excuse. My only thought is it may have clipped his head first?