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I heard that there were cards all over the place and someone got arrested does anyone have any details??

Heard the WA keeper got arrested for attacking the ref

i heard a summerville player kicked a WA player in the face

did anyone actually see it?

Summerville recieved a red card for retaliation toward the end of the first half and scored a short handed goal within the first 5 minutes of the second half. WA answered within 5 minutes (ahem) and the game really broke open from there. A few minutes later two players were awkwardly tangled around the corner flag in WA's defensive end. As they grabbed and pulled apart the Summerville player appeared to shake his leg to get free and apparently kicked the WA player. The Summerville player rec'd a red and the WA player rec'd a yellow. In all honesty I didn't see anything worthy of a red from my vantage from the sideline.
I'm proud of how our players reacted under the circumstances of playing 2 men down. We created chances and played with a lot of heart. We eventually broke through and forced the WA keeper into a foul as the last man in defence resulting in a red card. The remainder of the game was very emotional and hectic with the result going to WA in penalties and congratulations to them. I will say again how proud I am of out team for the heart and desire down the stretch in that game. I've spoken to some WA players, parents and supporters and have gotten some supportive wishes and all my best goes to WA. Great game! The only unfortunate result(s) come from the few occasions that will result in disciplinary action. Any news of jail time is pure rumor. Best of luck to both teams as we head towards playoffs.

Thaks ED, After a LONG weekend, I would like to say to Coach Carson, his staff, players and fans. Great game and keep you heads up. There was a lot of emotion on both sides, Both of us fighting to have a chance to win the region. Coach Carson has given all the details so no need for me to say any more. I am glad no one was hurt and that cool heads prevailed. I am proud of the way we played and how we came together. Good luck to Summerville in the play-offs.

As a side note to any fan who may have been at that game (or any other, I suppose), when two players collide, and maybe even one or both get hurt in some way, this is NOT always a foul.

You need to keep in mind that soccer is a contact sport. This particular game was very physical, and yes, there were a fair share of fouls, but not every single slide tackle nor collision is a foul.

Regarding the red card that Coach Carson mentioned above, my child was even closer to the action on that one than the coach, and their recollection of the event is the same. The two boys got tangled up, the Summerville player was trying to pull his leg free, and boot might have hit face - I guess a lot depends on your angle.

Many people didn't see what caused the Summerville red card in the box, and I imagine most fans had no idea what rule infraction caused the WA keeper to be awarded a red. But you can bet they let the ref know how bad he screwed up on both occasions.