Instead, the referee and linesmen, all from Mexico, allowed the goal.
Does he think referees allow other players to abuse him unfairly?
Players must win a certain number of easier challenges before the referees will allow the player into the tougher ones.
At the beginning of a match the referee allows two trials, one from each side.
The judge realized her mistake, but the referee did not allow a change.
While this is still not permitted in a women's game some referees will allow limited body checking.
Play was rugged and the two referees allowed much contact without penalty.
If the non-offending team gains an advantage the referee can allow play to continue.
In football terms this was a one-two which the referee should not have allowed.
But is he worried that international referees might not allow him to play his physical, North American game?