OFC Statement

OFC Statement

Re: Hamilton at London Semi-Final Game

October 14, 2025

The Ontario Football Conference (OFC) has reviewed the game footage and has had discussions with

the officiating crew for the semi-final game that was played on October 11, 2025, in London, Ontario.

Having completed its investigation and having spoken with the officiating crew and the President of

the London Football Officials Association (LFOA), it has been determined that the penalty assessed

against London for “Too Many Players” on the last play of regulation, was called incorrectly resulting

in an untimed play and the continuation of the game.

The LFOA has acknowledged the error and has taken accountability for the incorrect penalty call. As

has already been communicated by the LFOA to the Beefeater organization, the play in question will

be used by the LFOA in its training to help ensure accuracy in its officiating going forward in its pursuit

to provide the highest quality football officiating in and around the city of London.

Nevertheless, while regrettable and unfortunate given the game circumstances in which the penalty

was incorrectly issued against London, the result of the game stands.

Darren M. Cocchetto

OFC President