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Blue #14 is chasing the ball which is rolling toward the touchline. #23 White is also chasing alongside Blue #14. Just as Blue reaches the ball, #23 makes contact in the back of #14 Blue pushing Blue over the ball and onto the ground over the touchline. What is the correct decision by the referee?
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| Results |
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14.0%
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This is minimal or trifling contact. Throw in to Blue. |
77.0%
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Foul for pushing by #23 White. Direct free kick to Blue. |
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1.0%
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Impeding by Blue #14. Indirect free kick to White. |
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6.0%
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Dangerous play, foul by White #23. Indirect free kick to Blue. |
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This is pushing by White #23. A direct free kick should be given to Blue. The kick is taken from where the referee believes the pushing occured.
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| Explanation |
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This appears to be a careless foul. No caution is necessary for this single incident. Consideration should be given for the age and skill level of players involved in this type of incident when evaluating the difference between careless and reckless play.
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