Red v White. U11's.
Red attacking on edge of area, stationary and clearly wondering whether to go round the white defender in front of him. Another white player approaches (running) from red players right shoulder. He clearly makes contact with the ball with a cracking sliding tackle but up ends the Red player and puts him horizontal in the air. I gave a free kick in favour of the attacker stating the sliding tackle was good but you took the player as well. As always, offenders parents oppose my decision, the other sides parents agree with me.
Was I right or wrong? What would you choose?
Thank you in advance.
Red attacking on edge of area, stationary and clearly wondering whether to go round the white defender in front of him. Another white player approaches (running) from red players right shoulder. He clearly makes contact with the ball with a cracking sliding tackle but up ends the Red player and puts him horizontal in the air. I gave a free kick in favour of the attacker stating the sliding tackle was good but you took the player as well. As always, offenders parents oppose my decision, the other sides parents agree with me.
Was I right or wrong? What would you choose?
Thank you in advance.