Yes but seems they can also use electronic means

if the ref has given them the ok

You’d imagine it’s easier than flagging him over for a chat and stopping play. Ref could always think it wasn’t enough for a pen and just play on. But given he wouldn’t have had a proper view of it, can see why he gave a pen as you trust your colleagues when they have a decent view

Posted By: SCC 28 on April 11th 2026 at 22:16:03

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Does anyone who decided jt was a pen? (NCFC) - Gazzaman, Apr 11, 20:24:42
- Was reported as the lino (NCFC) - SCC 28, Apr 11, 20:35:51
  - Who reported it? Was it confirmed by any of officials after the match? (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 11, 20:38:43
    - Sky reported it during the game (NCFC) - SCC 28, Apr 11, 20:39:55
      - Lino is not signalling to him. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Apr 11, 20:57:41
        
        Doesn’t look like he has to physically signal (NCFC) - SCC 28, Apr 11, 21:03:07
      - I don't know the protocol but shouldn't lino have stood his ground and raised his flag? (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 11, 20:42:35
        
        FA Law 6 – The Other Match Officials (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 11, 20:50:20
        
        Yes flag across chest and not move (n/m) (NCFC) - Gazzaman, Apr 11, 20:48:17
        
        That’s apparently a no no (NCFC) - SCC 28, Apr 11, 21:07:05
        
        So today's lino, if he wanted to indicate a penalty, did follow that guidance. (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 11, 21:19:55
        
        *didn't* (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 11, 21:36:10
        
        Yes but seems they can also use electronic means (NCFC) - SCC 28, Apr 11, 22:16:03

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