Curiosity: Referee steps onto the field empty-handed in the English championship (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

In the "Premier" league in England - a funny curiosity. In the second half of Saturday's match between "Reading" and "Liverpool," referee Mark Clattenburg stepped onto the field... without yellow and red cards.

In the 50th minute, when he decided to punish "Reading" defender Danny Guthrie after a harsh foul, the referee was confused because his pocket was empty. Both his notebook and cards were left in the dressing room.

The situation, which lightened the mood of the spectators gathered in the stadium, was saved by the fourth official, who temporarily lent his cards to Clattenburg, so the offender was not left unpunished.