And really all it needed was a few seconds thought “am I sure” before reaching for the pocket.
Often I think these sort of decisions come from refs that have never seriously played the game at any level above a kick about in the park.
When you’ve played football, even for the Dog and Duck, you know how difficult it is to not react to a rough tackle, a sly kick and an elbow in the mouth. You don’t slowly stand up and say “ oh I think that was a foul dear chap, don’t do it again please”
Refs should know that it’s a tough game and just pause before whipping out the cards.