Not sure why people are surprised. It was fairly obvious especially after actually reading the rules TCD posted on here.
As I mentioned previously, the FA usually go with the ref unless public opinion - as decided by whatever moron happens to be in the SkySports/MoTD studio (think Souness/Robbie Savage etc) - vehemently disagrees.
Actually re-examining an incident on its merits is the surprise for me!