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During a Men's
amateur game, a defender is fouled by an attacker just outside his penalty
area. |
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There is some
confrontation between the two opponent players, but they are quickly
separated by the referee. |
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As soon as the kick
is taken the defender kissed (yes "KISSED") the attacker on
the face. |
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The incident is
missed by the referee. |
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The attacker then
ran toward the referee shouting, " The mother ****** kissed me." |
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What's your call? |

Take a moment to think this through, then
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 | If the attacker's profanity was
loud enough to be heard by players and spectators, then the referee has no
other choice except to stop the game and send the player off. |
 | Because the ref did not see the
"kissing" he should consult the AR closest to the incident and the
4th official, if any present, to find out if the defender really
"kissed" the attacker. If the answer is positive the referee
should caution the defender for unsporting behavior, and restart the game
with an indirect free kick in favor of the attacking team for the first
infringement (kissing). |
 | And what should the referee do if
his AR and 4th official did not see the kiss? Unfortunately nothing, but at
least he should "speak" to the defender. |
 | Should there be a dismissal? Why
can't the referee simply give the attacker s**t for the profanity?
Things to think about in practical refereeing.
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