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DOGSO and red cards.

Michael Hill

I refereed this weekend at quite a high profile event with teams from all around the country in attendance. Unfortunately I issued a number red cards for offences whereby an obvious goal scoring opportunity was denied. I must admit that I was reluctant to send the players off knowing they had travelled a long way to play in the tournament. The fact that as well as the red card only an indirect free kick is awarded which seldom leads to a goal,  So does the punishment fit the crime? Would it be better to award a penalty when a DOGSO offence occurs? Thereby reintroducing the goal scoring opportunity. A blue card could still be given and the player serve a timed suspension. 

  • You make a very good point here and on balance I think penalty and blue card could be a better and fairer deterrent!

  • Hi Mick, this was a suggested change in this year's LOTG review however we didn't get to a conclusion on whether it should be changed and as such will be including it in some upcoming trials to determine a much more robust and evidence-based decision.

  • Whilst I agree to a point with your thoughts Mick, I do think that DOGSO and running is down to individual interpretation on the pitch. There are many refs that allow players to move quickly with the ball, and move sideways without saying they are running because of their interpretation of this rule. The same would apply to DOGSO with the potential of any kick towards goal being interpreted as a goal scoring opportunity regardless of where they are on the pitch, due to pitch size. 

    The training (which you have raised in another thread) given to referees does need to be more robust, and there should be a way to actively record on the Whole Game system the walking refs so that the scoring system can be correctly used and feedback provided. Something we in the Lincolnshire League have tried to do over the past few seasons. 

    Flo, a trial within a league would be beneficial definitely! I would be happy to discuss this with the Lincolnshire to be a pilot league. 

  • in reply to Hannah Marriage

    Hannah, almost every decision made by the referee is a subjective one. A game of football be it walking, regular or futsal will always have grey areas which are down to a referee to decide upon. Not walking should not be judged by the speed of the movement. Many players can walk very fast by using excellent techniques.

  • We used the DOGSO/penalty/blue card local rule in our tournaments on Saturday and Sunday. I gave 3 penalties over the weekend and know of a couple more by other referees. It definitely felt easier giving the decisions knowing that it was only accompanied by a blue card. What was more interesting it was really noticeable that players made definite decisions NOT to run after attackers through on goal and thereby not committing DOGSO offences.

  • in reply to Michael Hill

    The other issue with DOGSO and a red card is the subsequent suspension if it takes place in a League game. One of our players received a red card, a penalty was given and had to serve a one tournament suspension (3/4 games). I think blue card and a penalty is sufficient punishment. 

  • Refereed again this weekend at an International festival Two more red cards issued for clear Dogso offences. One very early in the game which led to an over 60s team playing almost 20 minutes with a player short. This law needs changing as quickly as possible.

  • in reply to Michael Hill

    Hi Mick, I think this was mentioned before but to clarify this was submitted as a request to Law change as such will form part of upcoming trial process. There is a need for a robust and evidence-based approach to any Law changes.