CapeTownRef
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An attacker and a defender are chasing each other to reach the ball as it rolls towards the goal line about halfway between the edge of the PA and the corner flag. The defender wants to stop the attacker crossing the ball into the box, and as the attacker tries to cross, the defender slides in to block with a legitimate challenge. The ball slowly spins backwards and both players try to get up to retrieve the ball. However, the defender deliberately elbows the attacker who falls to the ground giving one of the best dying swan performances. The two players are off the field of play but the ball is still in play, and the next natural stoppage in play is a minute or so later when the defender's team go up the other end and score. So, the referee red cards the defender for violent conduct, but does the goal stand? If it does not stand, where and how does the ref restart the game?