Richards expressed, "Honestly, I think that was one of the worst decisions I've ever seen. I'm not being biased here. I'm being totally neutral to whatever." He cited that Rice kicked the ball away as possibly deemed as time-wasting and disagreed with the context of the quick free-kick taken by Veltman, emphasizing, "if you're going to play a quick free-kick, you do not throw the ball five yards in front of you." He critiqued the poor execution of the situation, advocating for better understanding among players regarding free-kick procedures.
Richards further asserted, "The second point is Veltman. I've played in that position a lot of the time - he's going to argue that he's trying to play a quick free-kick. That’s nonsense." His frustration pointed towards Veltman's actions during the match, criticizing the inconsistency in refereeing and urging for clarity in free-kick processes, suggesting the need for players to be aware of the right approach to such situations to avoid unnecessary bookings.
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