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Originally Posted by Goldfish
Technically the 4th official can only get involved in VC not SFP.
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Do you think that wasn't VC? It would be difficult to contend that this player was contesting for the ball.
Also, what you noted here is proper according to the current wording on page 39 of the LOTG, but the role of the 4th official is still developing and changing rapidly. I seriously doubt that such a limitation will be imposed on the 4th official by FIFA in the future. If the AR can provide an opinion to the CR regarding SFP, then why not the 4th? I'm thinking that there will be a balance between the 4th not over-interfering in the match, but also helping the crew get decisions correct.