“Danso approaches AR Ian Anderson and if you study body language there is an approach of a sense of genuine injustice to his whole demeanor. Rather than the frivolous appeals we often see from players in a vain attempt to influence the officials. 

“Ian, who had a superior front view of the incident reassured the player that he had seen it and will inform the referee accordingly, and then duly imparted the information to the referee so justice was served.

 

“As I regularly refer to teamwork and ARs taking responsibility, this is a fine example, displaying all the ingredients of top level Assistant Refereeing and the five ‘C’ words;

 

Clear view – Ian Anderson had a clear view of the incident

 

Concentration – He was totally focussed on the participants in the penalty area and not distracted

 

Co-operation – He imparted vital information to the referee and saved him from making an incorrect call and the game itself from injustice

 

Confidence – He had the confidence to convince the referee to overturn his call. The referee had total trust in him

 

Courage – He had the courage of his convictions to take the responsibility for his colleagues and the good of the game

 

“When summarizing this POTW, no one, not even the most ardent DC fan, can have any complaints as the correct call was made and that is the most important consideration here.

 

“Ian can feel pleased with his vital contribution and Ricardo will feel grateful to his colleague. 

"It is worth mentioning that teamwork of this order is manifested by the referee making his AR feel empowered in affording him the confidence that he will totally trust him, and the AR possessing the qualities and ingredients of the Cs: Clear view, Concentration, Co-operation, Confidence, Courage."

 

Source: PRO