Actually, they could be interpreted that way

An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if, in the opinion of the referee, a player:

?commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a player

It then comes down to the ref's interpretation of unsporting conduct.

So whilst I believe the goal should have stood, it could also be interpreted that he did us a favour as, when he decided it couldn't stand, he should have booked Fer and awarded a free-kick.

Posted By: Johnny Comecardiff, Oct 28, 15:47:04