The second one is a mistake because both attacking players are offside so it doesn't matter whether the forward-most one is active (per the commentary). I think it's a very forgivable error.
I have a question as someone who is outside of the UK. I see this is a playoff final for promotion to level 7. How much AR experience are the officials on the lines likely to have? Is that someone who's probably done 100 games as AR or a rising ref who probably has only done it a dozen or so games?
It’s pyramid 7 or 8 I think. Meaning definitely up and coming referees on the line. Not streamed yet. I’m prepared to be corrected but I think L3 is in the middle so it’s likely L4 on the line
No handball, find a foul before gets to that stage
Not offside, the flag is purely a signal from AR to ref, nothing else.
Completely correct, L3 in the middle and L4's on the line. Can't comment on these particular officials but typically, playoff games will be given to those who have performed at the top of the bandings throughout the season. A 'typical' L4 will have had about 20 games on the line this season, and at least 10 in their promotion season from 5 to 4. So, an absolute minimum of 30. However, often this will be someone who has been an L4 for 2-4+ seasons so more likely between 50 and 100 games on the line.It’s pyramid 7 or 8 I think. Meaning definitely up and coming referees on the line. Not streamed yet. I’m prepared to be corrected but I think L3 is in the middle so it’s likely L4 on the line
PIADM? The player on the ground has tried to release the ball. You always need to look at whether he's made an effort to - and if he hasn't, why? The fact that he's being kicked and stood on just might have something to do with it.I see where there might be a handling offense so I'll give the benefit of the doubt to the man who was standing three yards away.
There is certainly a strong case for PIADM from the way the player on the ground keeps the ball between his legs and then swings his leg around in an attempt to stop the opponent from safely playing the ball.