This season (2005-06) a new directive came from FIFA which said that a tackle which endangers the safety of an opponent must be sanctioned as serious foul play (they removed the wording "from behind"). Serious foul play earns a sending off. There is no requirement for contact. If the opponent takes evasive action then the offender can still be sent off. If the victim dives and his actions are interpreted as simulation by the referee, it will earn him a caution. I didn't see the match or highlights so I can't comment.
I can tell you that I sent off a player this season for a two footed tackle which made no contact and was fully supported by the County FA in my actions. Ref on the List -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LU] NON LU: gerrard a diver? >Also, when Del Horno was expelled during chelsea - barca game lots of >people called Messi a diver, however justice was done that time too >surely? I mean he jumped to avoid a two legged assault from Del Horno. Ref on the list, please! Am I correct in thinking that a player can be sent off for a dangerous challenge, even if he doesn't make contact? On the flip side, if a player makes a dangerous challenge without making contact, but the "victim" dives - what happens then? Can the "victim" be disciplined? Gaffer _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist Hello Andy, most observant of you! _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-)
