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Referee Review
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This incident happened behind the referee, making it very difficult for the referee alone to know what had taken place. The footage shows the FC Tokyo player striking their opponent. It is in situations such as this that the refereeing team, including the assistant referees and the fourth official, must work together to provide information and lead the referee to the correct decision.
Relevant Laws
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct (Sending-off offences)
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