[DOGSO] The referee prioritises a viewing angle to judge contact from behind

The DOGSO decision and the referee's running angle are the two points to watch. First, the footage shows the four factors used to assess DOGSO, and the referee judged that the offence warranted a sending-off. Second, the break followed a Kyoto Sangyo University mistake and was difficult for the referee to anticipate. The referee was initially some distance from the ball. Running straight towards it could have placed the referee directly behind the two players, hiding the contact from behind. Instead, the footage shows the referee running to the left to gain an angle. Prioritising a clear view over the shortest distance helped the referee judge the contact and make the sending-off decision. This is an excellent example for match officials.