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Keith Hackett’s verdict
1) You need to take charge of the situation. First, calm everyone down; second, consider whether the defender’s challenge was reckless; and third, advise the assistant that the game will continue, with or without his input. Tell him he needs to make a decision on the replacement quickly, or you will resume the match with his side reduced to 10 men. He needs to get a grip. As for the restart – if you booked the defender for a reckless challenge then resume with a free-kick; if you think it was purely an accident as a result of the wet surface, resume with a throw. Thanks to Sheikh Sal.
2) I’m not having this. Quite apart from the verbal dissent it’s clear that the defender deliberately aimed the ball at your colleague to make a point. Show him a red card for an act of violence, and restart with a throw to the opposition. Thanks to Alex Blakesley.
3) As every eight-year-old footballer knows: play to the whistle. The keeper should never have stopped chasing the ball like this. Assuming the spare ball was not directly interfering, I would award the goal. After that, though, I’d have to consider whether the game should continue in such high wind. Grant Jennings wins the shirt.
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