play the advantage

verb

Definitions

  1. To allow play to continue, that the referee doesn't whistle for a foul, despite the…

    To allow play to continue, that the referee doesn't whistle for a foul, despite the attacking team being fouled, because they are in an advantageous position.

    • Referee Mark Clattenburg played the advantage after Gretar Steinsson's challenge on Gervinho and Aaron Ramsey fed Van Persie, who shot low past Jaaskelainen.

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