With the match evenly poised in the opening stages, a penalty decision (as seen by these 5 freeze frames) could have decided the conclusion of the match earlier.
[Tuen Mun goalkeeper (black) mistimes his tackle and clips the left foot of HKFC forward (white)]
[Since no foul was given, restart should have been a goal kick not a corner kick OR if the referee believed there was simulation then a caution to HKFC player and an indirect free kick to Tuen Mun should have been awarded]
“The best referee is one who has the courage to make decisions even when it would be easier not to.” — Pierluigi Collina.
This blog agrees with Collina's definition and therefore advocates optimum officiating for the good of the game. A good game is fair, safe and enjoyable, with the Referee playing a part.
NOTE: Time and effort is used to post match analyses and observations here so that other Referees can learn from the mistakes {and successes} of high-profile Referees. Please use the content presented here and take heed of the following quote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." — George Santayana.
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