I was taking charge of an U15 cup game, played in good spirit.
Tthe away team was attacking and play heading towards the corner flag furthest away from the club assistants.
I was within 15 yards of play but three players challenging I could not be sure who had the last touch as the ball crossed the goalline.
I assumed by the trajectory of the ball it was a goal kick and no players appealed for a corner.
Until, that was after a second thinking time, when I pointed to the goal area and shouted "Goal kick".
At that point the attacking team palyers said (politely) "That was a corner ref", and even one of the defenders nodded and agreed.
I stood my ground, apologised if I was wrong, saying I thought it came off the forward and stated that it was to be a goal kick.
The question I have is that could I have changed my decision? It was obvious I got it wrong as all three players agreed it was a corner.
I obviously didn't want the players to feel that I could be influenced and that was also part of my reason not to change my decision.
Is this a case that I should have used Law18 and given a corner or was I unable to do so?
Thanks
Tthe away team was attacking and play heading towards the corner flag furthest away from the club assistants.
I was within 15 yards of play but three players challenging I could not be sure who had the last touch as the ball crossed the goalline.
I assumed by the trajectory of the ball it was a goal kick and no players appealed for a corner.
Until, that was after a second thinking time, when I pointed to the goal area and shouted "Goal kick".
At that point the attacking team palyers said (politely) "That was a corner ref", and even one of the defenders nodded and agreed.
I stood my ground, apologised if I was wrong, saying I thought it came off the forward and stated that it was to be a goal kick.
The question I have is that could I have changed my decision? It was obvious I got it wrong as all three players agreed it was a corner.
I obviously didn't want the players to feel that I could be influenced and that was also part of my reason not to change my decision.
Is this a case that I should have used Law18 and given a corner or was I unable to do so?
Thanks