White 16 needed a caution, or more, depending on what he was saying to clearly inflame the situation!
In a 'pre video' era I'd have been tempted to agree with you. But knowing that most / many games at this level are being filmed, I'd be very loath to do this, either as the referee or as an assistant. To knowingly commit an error in law which might well be clearly proved by video evidence would be a ballsy call .....They've got headsets, yeah? I'd be like, linesman, put your flag up, that was a foul throw.
Foul throw? That's right. Braintree player had a foot over the line. Turn it over. And on we go.
More importantly, why are they discussing?Referee let this go on far too long.
Give goal, kick off, be prepared for card in next 30 seconds.
What was discussing for 5 mins?
Does anyone think the scorer in the OP knew exactly what he was doing?