Meaning of play the advantage | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

Examples

“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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