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Question Number: 27253Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 3/16/2013RE: All Other Ryan of Dallas, TX USA asks...I have seen a couple youtube videos where a player tackles a pitch invader and recieves a red card. What is y'alls opinions on this? Red card warranted or no?
Here is one example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYnd6qbI9SA Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Ryan
What does the Laws of the Game state? '' A Player (He) is also guilty of violent conduct if he uses excessive force or brutality against a team-mate, spectator, match official or any other person.''
If the player did this to an opponent would the referee send the player off?
Yes of course and the referee in this clip was 100% correct to dismiss the player.
We all know that the 'outside agent' should not be there but it is up to the home club officials or the club stewards to deal with this.
In this situation there were three stewards dealing with the pitch invader and they have the training and authority to deal with this. Players should not take actions into there own hands on these matters but rather leave it to those with the responsibility for same.
The sending off might seem 'harsh' but that is what is expected in the Laws of the Game. I might add that if the player injured the 'outside agent' he could face civil proceedings for his action and/or the police could also get involved.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profileAnswer provided by Referee Nathan Lacy As well stated above, ABSOLUTELY!! All the best,
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