Referee's are programmed to think "Aadvantage / Disadvantage" and that applies to establishing the games physicality.
It is very difficult to control a game that establishes itself as physical - if done equally by both teams.
Referee's are expected to be consistent. Every game has a flow to it and referee's adjust as it unfolds.
I wonder and ask you reply as to what the other teams coach was saying as well. If BOTH Coach's were asking for more fouls and complaining about the rough play - I'd say thats a first for me.
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