I think the officiating didn't lose us this game but it was frustrating to see the Revs get at least three yellows for fouls equally as bad as (or even less bad than) the foul on Gil. If the ref is going to "let them play" he needs to do so uniformly. The fact that Gil was taken out of the game adds to the problem here but regardless it was a late and reckless challenge that clearly met the ref's standard for yellow.
That should have been a yellow as it was a late challenge and he flicked his leg out to make contact with Gil's. Hopefully after this season the refs will go back to school and get more training and also ask the league to include Optical coverage in their insurance plan.
MLS needs to do more to protect players like Gil from being kicked repeatedly. This is far from the first time a team this season has targeted Gil.
The coach should receive a yellow for repeated fouling of the same player by their team.
It's a clear and obvious tactic that needs to be dealt with by MLS.
I think the officiating didn't lose us this game but it was frustrating to see the Revs get at least three yellows for fouls equally as bad as (or even less bad than) the foul on Gil. If the ref is going to "let them play" he needs to do so uniformly. The fact that Gil was taken out of the game adds to the problem here but regardless it was a late and reckless challenge that clearly met the ref's standard for yellow.
Romney's not wrong.
That should have been a yellow as it was a late challenge and he flicked his leg out to make contact with Gil's. Hopefully after this season the refs will go back to school and get more training and also ask the league to include Optical coverage in their insurance plan.