I was not there so I cannot say if I would have called it or not. But it is a tough call to make in a tight game. Sort of like calling the first 3 in the key of the game with only seconds remaining. Preventative officating would be best (even if you think it may look like favoritism). I try has hard as possible to let the players decide the game not the officals. As for a coach counting on the sidelines, I would never make the call then. If after he complained I would say that all his counting confused me and I lost my count.
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