Hi. New ref here so going to make some mistakes.
I awarded a penalty today the attacker number 9 got goal side of the defender from a long ball. The defender had hold of the number 9 and also made challenge from behind impeding the number 9 causing him to stumble but he stay on his feet the keeper was quickly out and made a save from the off balance number 9. This all happened very quickly and in my opinion number 9 was denied an OGSO and I awarded the penalty kick.
I'm happy with my decision but here's the question players from the defending team felt the attacker had a shot and there had the advantage and no penalty should of been awarded.
Any advice from some senior referees ?
Thank you
I awarded a penalty today the attacker number 9 got goal side of the defender from a long ball. The defender had hold of the number 9 and also made challenge from behind impeding the number 9 causing him to stumble but he stay on his feet the keeper was quickly out and made a save from the off balance number 9. This all happened very quickly and in my opinion number 9 was denied an OGSO and I awarded the penalty kick.
I'm happy with my decision but here's the question players from the defending team felt the attacker had a shot and there had the advantage and no penalty should of been awarded.
Any advice from some senior referees ?
Thank you