How Does The Advantage Clause Works?

The advantage rule in soccer, also known as «the rule of thumb», is when the referee has the responsibility to NOT call an obvious foul if it hurts the non-offending team. If the referee thinks there is an infraction but it will be a problem for the fouling team, he can not the infraction irrelevant and the game doesn't stop, this helps to prevent losing time techniques.

This rule is applied to slight faults. The advantage clause can also be applied in situations when the referee is not sure if an infraction was committed, but if they stop the game can be prejudicial for the match.

It's called the advantage clause because the referee gives the advantage to the team that did an infraction.

IFAB or the International Football Association Board, recommends that referees consider the following four criteria and deciding whether to apply advantage or stop play

• The severity of the offense. In virtually all cases, if the offense warrants a red card, the referee must stop play immediately and send the player off. The exception: when there is a clear opportunity to score a goal.

• The proximity to the goal from where the offense was committed. The closer to the opponent’s goal, the more effective the advantage can be.

• The chances of an immediate promising attack.

• The atmosphere of the match. Atmosphere means the level of game control the referee has at that moment. Will the advantage do more harm to the match control than if the referee whistles for the foul and slowed the game down.

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