RefIADad
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Watched the replay . Borderline caution. While technically the player went into the stands, the referee could have easily just said it was run of play. In any case, the fan’s provocation gives the player the benefit of the doubt.I posted the replay to this which is viewable in Australia (and I suspect also in the US). If you watch it you will satisfied that self-defence is not an issue.
This was the case of the referee trying to show how well he knows the Laws instead of making the smart, common-sense decision.