"Dec, you need to go down the line because it's not about the ball being in play or not. The actions of Rice were what mattered." - Kavanagh's explanation to the officials highlights the relevance of Rice's intentional action in the foul decision despite the ball's position at the time.
"He [Rice] has knocked the ball away, he is guilty of that, and this impacts the free-kick process significantly." - Webb pointed out the significance of Rice's actions against the backdrop of the rules governing free-kick procedures, underscoring the necessity for referees to enforce regulations.
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