Introduction
This Task centres around the controversy surrounding the 2012 A- League Soccer grand final, starring the mighty Perth Glory and the cheats Brisbane Roar.
Task
The task is to research and understand the rules of the game. After which you will view the famous video and make a judgement upon the referee's infamous decision.
Process
1- Visit the page https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/datdz0pms85gbnqy4j3k.pdf, and read page 37 in its entirety.
2- Answer the following questions:
a) What are the 3 kinds of force required to commit a foul?
b) Name the 7 offences that can be committed with this kind of force
c) If one of these offences occurs within the penalty area, what is the result?
3- Watch the following video and answer the questions:
a) What kind of force was used in the foul
b) What kind of offence has been committed?
c) Should there be a free kick?
4- Watch the following video and answer the questions:
a) What kind of force was used in the foul
b) What kind of offence has been committed?
c) Should there be a free kick?
Evaluation
Based on the information you have learnt on the rules of the game, you are to use your new found information and apply if to the infamous Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar game of 2012.
To add some context to the game: The game was a grand final played at Suncorp Stadium in 2012 between Perth and Brisbane. The is the ultimate game of the a-league season, played infront of a sell-out crowd of 50,000 people.
The game is drawing to a close, with scores level at 1-1 each. If the scores were to stay this way, the game would move into extra time, as a result is required.
The referee Jared Gillet awarded 4 minutes of added time, which had drawn to a close.
The purple/ white striped team is Perth and the Orange team is Brisbane. Brisbane player Besart Berisha is attacking the Perth Glory goal when an incident occurs.
Based on the information you have learnt, watch the following video (starting at the 1.27 minute mark) and answer the following questions:
a) What kind of force was used in the foul
b) What kind of offence has been committed?
c) Should there be a free kick?
Conclusion
The penalty was incorrectly awarded by referee Jared Gillet, resulting in Brisbane roar winning the 2012 Grand Final in controversial circumstances.