At the Olympic vs Manurewa goal, the ref seemed to get some advice from the 4th official when sending off the Rewa player. Is this usual/ allowed?
The ref had two assistance referees to consult with and seemed to go straight to the 4th official for confirmation.
The ref had two assistance referees to consult with and seemed to go straight to the 4th official for confirmation.
I was pretty much right behind the 4th official, we both had a view of a raised arm towards the Olympic player. Can't say that anyone I talked to saw any headbutt (most missed the incident completely until play was stopped) but the incident was well behind the play as Watto was breaking upfield so it's not surprising the refs and ARs didn't see it.