Denis McCarthy
Observer
A game yesterday with first playing second and a cracking 0-0. Fifteen minutes left and a penalty to the away team. No queries and definitely penalty. The player places the ball, I tell him wait for the whistle and as I walk away to get in position he runs up and the keeper saves it. I had not blown the whistle so order a retake. He scores with the retake. Part of me was tempted to let it go as he did not wait, but I did not signal for the kick to be taken. Obvious 'queries' from the home team. I explained that I had not signalled and if he scored with it I would also have ordered a retake. Two cautions and I also cautioned the kicker. However last fifteen minutes was extremely high intensity. Any views???