Friday, 15 June 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup Match 4: Morocco - Iran (discussion)

Let's discuss here the performance of Cüneyt Çakır in Morocco - Iran. Good luck to the officiating team! 

Match #4
St. Petersburg, 15 June 2018 17:00 CET
Morocco - Iran
Referee: Cüneyt Çakır (TUR)
Assistant Referee 1: Bahattin Duran (TUR)
Assistant Referee 2: Tarik Ongun (TUR)
Fourth Official: Sergey Karasev (RUS)
Fifth Official: Anton Averyanov (RUS)
VAR: Felix Zwayer (GER)
AVAR1: Bastian Dankert (GER)
AVAR 2: Mark Borsch (GER)
AVAR 3: Jair Marrufo (USA)
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  1. Teo15 June 2018 at 16:46

    It is match 3, please change the title.

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    1. Chefren15 June 2018 at 17:02

      https://www.fifa.com/mm/Document/Tournament/Competition/02/66/71/62/2018fwc_matchschedule_02092016_EN_Neutral.pdf

      The sequence of numbers for WC games doesn't respect the chronological order of them.
      Portugal - Spain will be Match #3

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    2. Nathan M.15 June 2018 at 17:05

      :D:D

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    3. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:05

      Very logical... Incredible! How can match 4 be before match 3?!

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    4. Sale15 June 2018 at 18:02

      Due to commercial reasons, the derby match to be played in prime time? It's logical indeed.

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  2. Ref_170715 June 2018 at 17:08

    This will be a totally different game. Hot atmosphere from the beginning.

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    1. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:10

      More intense and much more interesting game. Would be more interesting for refereeing, too. I believe Kuipers got bored today.

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    2. Soham15 June 2018 at 17:35

      Agreed with Teo... The "minnows" are on fire 🔥

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  3. Chefren15 June 2018 at 17:11

    Already first YC. Mandatory also for the context, it was clear.
    Totally different game from EGY - URU.

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    1. Ref_170715 June 2018 at 17:13

      Near to SFP. Absolutely mandatory YC.

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    2. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:14

      Orange. YC absolutely correct for my taste.

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  4. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:12

    Correct 1st YC. Early? No. Deserved one.

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    1. Raymus15 June 2018 at 17:12

      Red one for me

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    2. VG15 June 2018 at 17:15

      It’s a red but I think the standrd for red cards will be like in Brazil.

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    3. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 17:27

      I'm a Laws of the Game type of referee. But I too am okay with that being a Yellow and not a Red. But as Teo said, fully "deserved". Regardless of the minute or the half it happens in.

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    4. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:14

      Wow :o Nice insight :o

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  5. chris bramis15 June 2018 at 17:12

    10' Correct YC from Cakir. First YC so early

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  6. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 17:12

    10th mins correct YC. Reckless Challenge.

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  7. Alex F15 June 2018 at 17:19

    Quick Q:

    Does anyone happen to be able to clip the equipment check before the walkout (when Iran came out a bit late and the two ARs did a quick equipment check down the line)?

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  8. fednik15 June 2018 at 17:20

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  9. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 17:25

    While the earlier was bland and boring. This encounter is hot fiery. Iranian team with quite a few late (after the ball is gone) challenges. The card was spot on and Cakir has done a lot of talking. But words and 1 card may not be enough to keep control. We may see a "colorful" game. :D

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  10. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 17:26

    Good but different advantage application by Cakir in 24th min.

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  11. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:28

    Lot of running for Cakir.

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  12. Chefren15 June 2018 at 17:34

    32': not a deliberate handball.

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    1. chris bramis15 June 2018 at 17:35

      not even a handball, it hit the shoulder

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    2. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 17:39

      good call you can understand it from the deflection of the ball.

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  13. Chefren15 June 2018 at 17:35

    34': correct YC by Cakir.

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  14. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:46

    Probably missed foul in favor of Morocco prior the best chance for Iran.

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  15. Chefren15 June 2018 at 17:48

    This game in first half was more challenging than the previous ones, still expected level for Cakir. So far, no controversies at all at this World Cup. What will happen in second half?

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:15

      That is down to the three names who have been in charge so far... Three of the biggest names in international refereeing in the current days... Class remains permanent :)

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  16. Niko15 June 2018 at 17:49

    Could be, but no IMO. Just a physical play.

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    1. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 17:52

      +1

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    2. Teo15 June 2018 at 17:52

      If it was goal, could Cakir be called to review that possible foul???

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    3. Unknown15 June 2018 at 17:55

      I'm pretty sure it is reviewable (although I also don't think it was a foul).

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  17. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 17:50

    Imo very good first half for my countryman... keep up like this Cuneyt Cakir.

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  18. Quilava15 June 2018 at 17:52

    Interesting game and 2 correct YC for Çakir.

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  19. Emre15 June 2018 at 17:56

    I agree. Cakır did a good job in the 1st half. We can expect a challenging 2nd half.

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  20. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:04

    I'm just relieved to see that referee's are not taking the "yellow card directive" to an extreme by forgiving mandatory yellow cards simply because it's early in the match or because it's only the 1st half.

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:16

      Please throw a party for this good news :D

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    2. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:30

      Only if you bring the khichdi, the naan, and the Kingfisher's. ;)

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    3. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:13

      Other than the Kingfisher part, I'm in :D

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    4. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 20:47

      You're a beer snob also? :D

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  21. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 18:07

    Correct YC min 46

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  22. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 18:08

    correct YC 46' stamping on the feet.

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  23. Teo15 June 2018 at 18:11

    2 borderline YC situations. Cakir decided to keep the card in the pocket.

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:17

      I'm impressed... Excellent from Çakir to not make it a card fest... Excellent man manager who uses the ability to much benefit!

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    2. Chefren15 June 2018 at 18:18

      The old Cakir? Hopefully he is back!

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    3. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:24

      Morocco v Iran can't judge that... But yes I like what I see :)

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  24. Filip V15 June 2018 at 18:23

    Should have been foul for Iran IMO

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  25. Chefren15 June 2018 at 18:24

    64' possible YC close to AR2

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    1. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:25

      For match control purposes, I would have shown Yellow

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    2. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 18:26

      I don't think the intensity was enough for a YC.

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    3. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:31

      Thank god Sheriff doesn't refere WC matches or else we would have 8 Yellows and 4 sending offs by now :D

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    4. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:42

      You're about as good a comedian as you are a referee. Kind of your predictions. ;)

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    5. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:44

      Deal with it, Mr. LOTG ;)

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    6. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:54

      A name I relish in and am proud of. Thanks kid! :D

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    7. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:12

      You're welcome, Grandpa :D

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  26. Mlacko15 June 2018 at 18:24

    Missed YC in 63' ?

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  27. Quilava15 June 2018 at 18:24

    63' IMO he should have issued a YC to Ziyech, absolutely no need to do that challenge.

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:30

      Just my humble opinion but I feel referee can and should be flexible with such YCs... No one wants to see a card fest so not issuing YCs for borderline situations or situations where management is possible is the best option... There are so many stakeholders and let's remember that a referee has to think about everything and formulate their plan and approach for a particular game accordingly!!

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  28. "Dynamic Personality"???15 June 2018 at 18:34

    Wow, that was scary! Totally accidental but ugly and scary. There is no way that he should be allowed to continue.

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  29. Quilava15 June 2018 at 18:43

    I wonder how much added time. IMO shouldn't be less than 5'.

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:44

      Cakir shooed away the medical staff of Iran :D

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    2. Teo15 June 2018 at 18:50

      Lots of everything in last 20 minutes. Maybe Cakir could issue few more cards, there were several opportunities for that.

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    3. Soham15 June 2018 at 18:52

      Thankfully he hasn't done that... And that is Cakir 😎

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    4. Teo15 June 2018 at 19:03

      I think he should. In that case, some mess at the end would be avoided.

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    5. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:11

      He is always more of a man manager then card waver in recent years so expected approach!

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  30. George15 June 2018 at 18:47

    86' missed YC for reckless elbow.

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  31. Quilava15 June 2018 at 18:51

    6 minutes added. Well done!

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  32. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 18:51

    6 mins added time.

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  33. Ref91ree15 June 2018 at 18:53

    Rude match with an awesome referee.

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  34. Anonymous15 June 2018 at 18:56

    Great management indeed.

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  35. Chefren15 June 2018 at 18:56

    Cüneyt Çakır in MAR - IRN: expected level performance by the Turkish. Disciplinary control was overall OK, in my opinion. You can discuss about the chances to issue further cards, but all of them not 100% mandatory. Important thing in this game was the full control until the end, and this was ensured by his experience.
    A signal that game could have been potentially very hot was the start of a possible mass confrontation.
    I think that committee did a right choice in this game with Cakir, another referee could have lost it, with a different approach and less authority.
    In my opinion still 8.4 in any case, too really challenging for a so experienced referee, to give 8.5.

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    1. Niko15 June 2018 at 19:00

      Well done Cakir. So far the most challenging game.

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    2. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:10

      Lots of intense play but awful, boring football... Rocchi's game will be more exciting I am sure!

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  36. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 18:59

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    1. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 19:01

      Great start for Turkish trio. All under control. I wish we have old Cakir back. Expecting a decisive game for him on matcday 3.

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    2. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:06

      Why not 3 group games for Cakir? ;)

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    3. Ugur B15 June 2018 at 19:52

      I think committee won't risk any final candidate referee that much. Also there is plenty of referee in the cup. Max 2 games on group stage.

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    4. Soham15 June 2018 at 20:21

      But still you never know :)

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  37. Emre15 June 2018 at 19:08

    I totally agree Chefrens comment. This type of games can be a headache for the committee with a less experienced ref on the field. You can issue more number of cards but that approach doesnt work with so many number of hot players on the field. Well done Cakir; it was impressive man management.

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  38. Chefren15 June 2018 at 19:10

    The first YC of the game, I rewatched it, is really close to RC for SFP, but one can still back referee. Still ok by VAR to support it.

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  39. VG15 June 2018 at 19:17

    In the end we as refs can think more cards were needed and we are right. But why are we refs? Because of football. And what does football want? A match without talking about the referee after it’s over.

    Nobody can say anything about the referees so far in the world cup because the football community doesn’t want yellow cards to be issued and think differently.

    That’s why these refs don’t go 100 % by the law.

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    1. Soham15 June 2018 at 19:28

      1000% agreed with this insight... Great analysis and that is the practical scenario!!

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  40. James Knavettier15 June 2018 at 20:29

    Great Performance by the Turkish Team. Great appointment from the commitee. I think this momentum will continue until the end of the tournament. UEFA is lucky to have Cakir, Skomina and etc.

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  41. RayHD15 June 2018 at 23:12

    MOROCCO - IRAN

    06' - "last warning"
    https://streamable.com/u3fei

    10' - YC Shajaei for studs-tackle, close to SFP
    https://streamable.com/pm291

    18' - careless vs reckless
    https://streamable.com/sdw0x

    32' - missed handball?
    https://streamable.com/bey5p

    34' - YC El Ahmadi (SPA)
    https://streamable.com/rzp7s

    36' - missed foul close to AR1?
    https://streamable.com/2wf97

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    1. RayHD15 June 2018 at 23:13

      47' - YC Jakhanbakhsh (stamp)
      https://streamable.com/r8s6c

      48' - careless vs reckless
      https://streamable.com/ugsi1

      50' - careless vs reckless
      https://streamable.com/j2puk

      59' - foul?
      https://streamable.com/0m8hs

      63' - conflict
      https://streamable.com/cj2pb

      64' - careless vs reckless
      https://streamable.com/f4e7x

      66' - advantage
      https://streamable.com/14w4g

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    2. RayHD15 June 2018 at 23:13

      75' - SPA?
      https://streamable.com/ss6v9

      89' - careless vs reckless, SPA?
      https://streamable.com/ztz8b

      90+2' - YC Ansarifard (SPA)
      https://streamable.com/n8ioh

      90+4' - SPA?
      https://streamable.com/ys5jh

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