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A day in the life of a CONCACAF referee during the Gold Cup at their DFW training hub

COPPELL -- The referee is barreling toward the penalty area of a well-manicured grass field at Andrew Brown Park. He just had to deal with a confrontation near midfield. Now he needs to get into position to see the action in the 18-yard box.

As he arrives, the Malaysian defender puts his studs in -- a foul. But where did it take place? Is it a penalty or not? Was the infraction committed inside or outside the area?

"I'm not sure, but I think it's in," the referee says. The penalty is given.

"Yes, good!" the Malaysian man says, giving the ref a high five.