And here is the second clip that I referenced in the other thread. Quite a bit going on in this one, too, with Australia's World Cup referee Ben Williams in charge. Although I'd argue more poorly managed while the Belgian one had a mixed result. Definitely haven't seen anything quite like this before, though I think many of us have probably seen things get close to this point in certain amateur leagues/competitions. Regardless, with the missed foul, the management of the injury, the confrontation and VC, and the showing of the card itself, a lot going on and a lot from which to learn.
Awful announcing. Crap red card. If the CR had done his job, that kickoff never happens. The opponent has absolutely no business being near an injured player. This does raise a point that we are bound to see in the future. If a injured player commits a violent act and is subsequently deemed to have been in a concussive state at the time, does that come into play as to the length of a resulting suspension?
Why allow a tea party right on top of the guy? The referee needs to clear the opponents and himself out of there.
So, a reckless foul is missed by the referee, resulting in a head injury. The head injury is subsequently recognized and the referee stops play. He appears to wave on the trainer at 0:12. The trainers don't arrive until 1:09, which is a huge delay for a professional match. I would recommend the referee be much more demonstrative in waving on the trainers - this is a potentially serious injury and the referee's body language should be insistent to reflect that. Once that's handled, clear all opposing players away, let them know you're adding time, and get away from the injured player who is pissed off. Any ensuing conversation with the injured player is going to be predictable and will add no value to your match control.
That was poorly managed. If you recognize the initial aerial challenge as a foul, and caution the player accordingly, then none of that other stuff ever happens. Referees must be aware of elbows in aerial challenges. second, show some urgency when a player is done with an apparent head injury. Third, once the medical staff arrives, get the hell out of there. You only make the situation worse by sticking around and letting the player yell at you.