11.   Referees have given major penalties and automatic ejections for similar deeds.

12.   Referees gave Handzus a game-misconduct penalty.

13.   The question is when referees can give players the benefit of the doubt.

14.   The Wings complained bitterly near the end of the second period when the referee, Dave Jackson, gave them their third consecutive minor.

15.   At Landover, Maryland, referee Hue Hollins gave a thumbs-up to the crowd, which applauded the announcement of the officials.

16.   At one time the referee gave a warning to Morocco with the next step being a point penalty before the crowd settled down.

17.   Instead, the referee gave a free kick just outside the penalty area and Phillip Cocu blasted it against the post.

18.   Now in the first round of the Helsinki Cup, referees are giving a green card to one player from each team.

19.   Rugby union officials were largely closed-mouthed about exactly what happened, although the referee gave a vivid account.

20.   The referee did not give it to them.