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It is also great when you ask about a call at half time and the ref says " I saw what you saw sir, but have to agree with my linesman, coach"...



In the 3-referee system (diagonal system of control), the center ref makes the decisions and he is responsible for those decisions. He can decide to overrule the assistant referee (fomerly known as linesman) and wave off the flag if he sees it differently. He does NOT have to agree with the "linesman".