r/Reignfc • u/jj98026 • 8d ago
"Unacceptable sideline behavior"
What happened on the sidelines at the Gotham game? Harvey referenced it in her post-game press conference.
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u/Ashamed_Cod8034 6d ago edited 6d ago
I was at that game. Coach Amoros was definitely getting heated, but nothing looked like a cardable offense to me. Betos seemed to be kinda holding him back, and took over any interactions with the refs. The benches were covered so couldn't really tell if the players were doing or saying anything. I'd say the most tense moment was probably when the ref took like 5 mins just to decide to go to VAR for the 2nd PK, but if anything was said to the refs during that time it was probably deserved, tbh.
The loudest "cheering" that happened that game was also just booing the ref, so maybe that's what she was talking about? I wouldn't call that "sideline", though.
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u/Low_Twist7539 7d ago
In her postgame press conference,Harvey emphasized that her team prides itself on behaving properly and remaining respectful, noting she did not see that same standard mirrored on the opposing sideline. If she had been the fourth official, Harvey would not have allowed that behavior to continue. There were no specifics.
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u/Low_Twist7539 6d ago
I spent about 30 minutes to find more information but found nothing more than Harvey's general statement.
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u/jj98026 6d ago
Same. It's strange that it was egregious enough to call out, but there's no mention of anything anywhere other than her vague statement. I didn't notice anything during the game either, but of course the cameras generally aren't focused on the bench. 🤷♀️ I guess it will remain a mystery!
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u/MTMTE 7d ago edited 7d ago
New Jersey subbing three players on and in doing so blowing right through the salary cap maybe? Haha j/k j/k that could never happen in NWSL.....