Date:         Wed, 24 May 2006 10:15:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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Subject:      Denial of scoring opp. and cards
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Doug Wiggins request;
 Once again I am confused by semantics and what the LOTG really says.... If
advantage is invoked by the referee and a goal is scored, how can a player
be punished for denying a goal scoring opportunity ( other than maybe a
Caution for Unsporting Behavior .)
    Please,please, please..tell me where in all published materials by USSF
or FIFA...can we find specific wording that states we must eject a player in
this situation.
    If there is nothing in writing that says we MUST eject a player in this
situation...please don't tell us we must!
Sincerely,
DW
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[If no other misconduct took place] If a goal is scored (by same attacker or 
his/her team mate) do not
use cards at all. Your cards will backfire on you.
The UEFA final case is a classic example of "NO CARDS" necessary.
Herr Sepp Blatter was mad at the referee ... he blasted him in public.
The ref (apparently) did acknowledge hius error.

DA