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2026/27 J2 League Matchweek 6 Montedio Yamagata vs Albirex Niigata

[Advantage] Advantage allowing an attack to continue after a foul, leading to a goal

J2 League Foul (contact) Advantage Excellent decision
Written by Karakasa, Class 2 Football Referee Published

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Final Decision

Advantage

Excellent decision

In an Albirex Niigata attack, a Niigata player was fouled but the ball still reached a team-mate. The referee played the advantage and allowed play to continue; a player who had got in behind waited for the goalkeeper to go down and slotted the ball in, and the goal was allowed.

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How the footage and Laws apply

This is a scene featuring an excellent advantage by the referee. Even with a player down after being fouled, the Niigata players kept going, committing numbers forward. The referee watched that situation closely and played the advantage, which led to the goal. It was an excellent decision to let play continue after reading the situation.

Relevant Laws

Law 5 - The Referee (Advantage) / Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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JFA Laws of the Game IFAB Law 5 – The Referee IFAB Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

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