In The Opinion Of The Referee

Tag: violent conduct

  • 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: 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…