Tag: send off

  • Case Study: A Case of Violent Conduct

    Our review of the CAN-USA Women’s Olympic football semi-final continues with a look at an off-the-ball incident. In the 54th minute of the match, Canada is awarded a free kick in the USA half. The CAN attackers line up on the penalty area line (aka 18-yard line) and prepare for the kick to be delivered.…

  • Case Study: AR2 Sends Off Rafael

    For the second time in recent weeks, AR2 is heavily involved in sending off a player.

  • Case Study: A Send-Off Early In The First Half

    Referee Andre Marriner demonstrates his mental preparedness by sending off Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell after only 11 minutes.

  • Case Study: Atkinson Shows Grace Under Fire

    In a recent Premier League match between Sunderland and Newcastle United, referee Martin Atkinson typified the English style of player management: cool, calm and collected, despite circumstances that tested him. In the 25th minute of the match, Atkinson sent off Newcastle player Cheick Tiote for violent conduct when the player went into a challenge studs…

  • Case Study: A Deserved Send Off That Shouldn't Have Been

    In a recent Premier League match between Swansea City FC and Sunderland AFC, new Premier League Referee Roger East sent off Swansea defender Chico Flores in the 71st minute for serious foul play. Flores was pursuing an attacking Sunderland player down the left touchline when the ball bounced high. Flores foolishly tried to play the…