SM
The avuncular one
Game on the weekend.
Red attack and are breaking quickly into opponent penalty area. I am on the edge of the penalty area and see a shot blocked before a second shot comes in with a lot of power. Its about groin height to a standing man. A defender had been attempting to slide out to close down the shot and of course it hits him head high. His arm is by his head, which given his movement I would say was not an unnatural position
I have a clear view, but It happens so quickly that I cannot tell for sure if it's hand or head that stops the ball. The shot was fierce and from 5 or 6 yards straight at him.
Reds want a penalty. I am not sure exactly what has been hit. Ball cleared for a corner.
No NARs to check with. I am not at all sure if it is handball but suspect it has hit the hand in front of his face. I am aware that if I give it, it's DOGSO also. There is also the distance between the guy shooting and the defender which was very small.
Home team winged a little at the time but accept my explanation at half time without any problem (assistant manager asked very politely).
Thoughts.
Red attack and are breaking quickly into opponent penalty area. I am on the edge of the penalty area and see a shot blocked before a second shot comes in with a lot of power. Its about groin height to a standing man. A defender had been attempting to slide out to close down the shot and of course it hits him head high. His arm is by his head, which given his movement I would say was not an unnatural position
I have a clear view, but It happens so quickly that I cannot tell for sure if it's hand or head that stops the ball. The shot was fierce and from 5 or 6 yards straight at him.
Reds want a penalty. I am not sure exactly what has been hit. Ball cleared for a corner.
No NARs to check with. I am not at all sure if it is handball but suspect it has hit the hand in front of his face. I am aware that if I give it, it's DOGSO also. There is also the distance between the guy shooting and the defender which was very small.
Home team winged a little at the time but accept my explanation at half time without any problem (assistant manager asked very politely).
Thoughts.