Thursday, 18 April 2019

Europa League 2018/19 - Quarterfinals - Referee Appointments (II)

UEFA Referees Committee has chosen the following officials to handle the second leg games to be played for Quarterfinals of 2018/19 Europa League.
18 April 2019, 21:00 CET - Naples (Stadio San Paolo)
SSC Napoli (ITA) - Arsenal FC (ENG)
Referee: Ovidiu Alin Hațegan (ROU)
Assistant Referee 1: Octavian Șovre (ROU)
Assistant Referee 2: Sebastian Eugen Gheorghe (ROU)
Fourth Official: Radu Adrian Ștefan Ghinguleac (ROU)
Additional Assistant Referee 1: Radu Marian Petrescu (ROU)
Additional Assistant Referee 2: Sebastian Constantin Colțescu (ROU)
UEFA Referee Observer: Markus Nobs (SUI)
UEFA Delegate: Radenko Mijatovič (SVN)

18 April 2019, 21:00 CET - València (Mestalla, camp del València)
Valencia CF (ESP) - Villarreal CF (ESP)
Referee: William Collum (SCO)
Assistant Referee 1: David McGeachie (SCO)
Assistant Referee 2: Francis Connor (SCO)
Fourth Official: Graeme Stewart (SCO)
Additional Assistant Referee 1: Robert Madden (SCO)
Additional Assistant Referee 2: Nicolas Walsh (SCO)
UEFA Referee Observer: Vítor Manuel Melo Pereira (POR)
UEFA Delegate: Jozef Kliment (SVK)

18 April 2019, 21:00 CET - Frankfurt am Main (Commerzbank-Arena)
Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) - SL Benfica (POR)
Referee: Daniele Orsato (ITA)
Assistant Referee 1: Lorenzo Manganelli (ITA)
Assistant Referee 2: Alessandro Costanzo (ITA)
Fourth Official: Fabiano Preti (ITA)
Additional Assistant Referee 1: Marco Di Bello (ITA)
Additional Assistant Referee 2: Daniele Doveri (ITA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Hans Reijgwart (NED)
UEFA Delegate: Michael Foster (ENG)

18 April 2019, 21:00 CET - London (Stamford Bridge)
Chelsea FC (ENG) - SK Slavia Praha (CZE)
Referee: Damir Skomina (SVN)
Assistant Referee 1: Jure Praprotnik (SVN)
Assistant Referee 2: Robert Vukan (SVN)
Fourth Official: Tomaž Klančnik (SVN)
Additional Assistant Referee 1: Slavko Vinčič (SVN)
Additional Assistant Referee 2: Matej Jug (SVN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Manuel Díaz Vega (ESP)
UEFA Delegate: Roland Tis (BEL)
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138 comments:

  1. Chiagozie16 April 2019 at 10:29

    This shows skomina has a real chance of officiating the champions league final.. I would say he is being saved

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  2. Quilava16 April 2019 at 10:31

    Collum and Skomina given a priori the "safest" 2nd leg matches. Keeping the former for UCL Final, maybe?

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  3. Chefren16 April 2019 at 10:33

    We have the name of CL final referee...

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    1. greek ref16 April 2019 at 11:39

      True.

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    2. stockfish16 April 2019 at 16:58

      I bet Rocchi

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    3. john stav16 April 2019 at 23:44

      I think after today's results, Rocchi is definite for the final. I bet Brych, Orsato, Kuipers and Skomina for the semifinals. Turpin will probably get the EL final. Makelie, Cakir, Hategan, Lahoj, Manjano for EL Semis.

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  4. Anonymous16 April 2019 at 10:36

    Do You think Skomina have the same situation as Mazic last year?

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  5. Unknown16 April 2019 at 11:45

    Great appointment but why kassai didn't officte the QF match this year
    - I guess oraato named for uel final this year if napoli didn't qualify to final

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    1. Unknown16 April 2019 at 11:46

      Orsato **

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    2. Chefren16 April 2019 at 11:46

      You should consider in all cases Rocchi before Orsato for a CL / EL Final assignment.

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  6. Unknown16 April 2019 at 12:10

    Why is Skomina the top candidate for UCL final?

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    1. Chefren16 April 2019 at 12:22

      Because he deserves that.

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    2. "Dynamic Personality"???16 April 2019 at 21:03

      "Deserves"?
      Based on longevity and multiple disappointments?
      Surely not based on current form and/or performances.

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  7. YoungBae™16 April 2019 at 12:11

    Finally, CL Final Referee👏👏👏

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  8. Anonymous16 April 2019 at 12:58

    Also particular to note, is the swap of Vinčič and Jug as AAR1 and AAR2 in Skomina's team. This clearly suggests that Vinčič is now the higher rated referee in UEFA between those two.

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  9. AR116 April 2019 at 14:27

    Here it was said that high likely many good refs wouldn't receive appointments in the CL knockout stage because they lack the VAR experience in their domestic competitions. It seems to me that in Slovenian premier league there is no VAR. So, why Skomina doesn't lack the VAR experience and other refs like Oliver, Karasev and a lot more, who attended recent UEFA VAR seminars still lack the VAR experience (they have it cup competitions)? Do you understand Rossetti's vision?

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    1. Chiagozie16 April 2019 at 15:32

      Not necessarily in domestic competition but VAR experience at large as a referee which Skomina and Mazic have in FIFA tournaments such as the world cup which is one of the best experience one could have which the likes of Oliver, hategan so not have. And the cup competitions is not enough experience as per say and in England they do not follow the protocol set by IFAB

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    2. Stake16 April 2019 at 15:43

      => Skomina participated at 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup and has been intensively trained with the system in preparation for these tournaments.
      => Karasev doesn't appear for two reasons in KO matches: first of all, it was reported that he was injured. Secondly: performance principle. With all respect, but Karasev's performances have been disappointing ever since Bayern-Celtic in October 2017 (three crucial mistakes inside the first 10 minutes under the eyes of Jaap Uilenberg) and he has had only one CL group stage match (JUV-YB), where he also missed a penalty. Having been quite promising at Euro 2016 (SUI-ROM was a match where he has shown his potential), I think the Russian might be in serious danger concerning demotion from Elite Group. Karasev has actually good attributes to be a top Elite referee (fitness, body language, personality) but he simply makes too many mistakes and lacks consistency.
      => Oliver: well, Oliver's case is a bit different, for sure RMA-JUV has had an impact on his appointments in this season (his group stage matches as an Elite referee in 2018-19 were on paper more low-profile than his group stage matches in 2017, where he was still in First Group). Oliver performed (very) well in RMA-JUV, got IMO all the crucial decisions right (including the penalty + RC to Buffon). Oliver must not be rushed to the top of Europe, he's still very young and has got plenty of time, therefore I can understand why UEFA currently push Anthony Taylor. Furthermore, England doesn't have VAR (yet) in PL and what might also go against an English referee crew in CL KO matches this season is the way that VAR is currently applied in their cup competitions (cf. VAR overturned Atkinson's initial RC decision in Wolves-ManU in FA Cup, without recommending an OFR).

      On the rest, I have already stated previously that I liked the generation change that Rosetti introduced during group stage with many young referees from many different horizons making their CL debuts (I can't remember a Latvian referee handling a match in CL group stage prior to Treimanis, who has good chances to enter Elite quite soon).
      However, I don't like the policy applied during KO stage to only let referees handle matches that have previous VAR experience. That goes completely against performance principle. A few examples: Orsato, despite only being a replacement for Mazic, shouldn't have had BAY-LIV after MNU-PSG). Or, as often mentioned enough, Hategan: he is considered as a referee with little VAR experience (although he has handled quite a number of matches with the system in Saudi Arabia) and doesn't get CL KO matches, despite having made the biggest progress among all referees. He therefore gets "only" the big matches in Europa League and Euro qualifiers as a consolation (today's assignment to Napoli-Arsenal only confirms this). At the same time, this policy favours the rise of referees like Carlos Del Cerro (who despite his age is absolutely justified to be in Elite) and Danny Makkelie (who IMO is an excellent manager, take the RC situation in BIH-GRE, that was world-class management). However again, over-appointing the same referees could lead to "burn-outs" (à la Çakir in 2016).

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    3. AR116 April 2019 at 18:05

      Thank you very much for your answer! But, for example, Cakir and Skomina also had some games with awful performance. Speaking about Cakir it's not only about last season's matches, but the current one, too. So, there is a question, why some referees recieve as many chances as they need and some don't?

      Karasev had one CL game this season. He made mistake in a very difficult moment. Cakir and his assistants had several big mistakes in simple cases this season. And what we see: another chance to Cakir and nothing to Karasev (and to many other referees)... hard to understand...

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    4. john stav16 April 2019 at 23:33

      Gianluca Rocchi will be the referee of the CL final this year...

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    5. Anders Frisk17 April 2019 at 03:44

      @john stav +1

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    6. john stav17 April 2019 at 12:51

      I think Turpin deserves EL final and he will get it unless Spanish team is not involved. In that case I can clearly see Spanish ref. Mateou Lahoj. My final predictions:
      Cl final: Rocchi
      El final: Mateu Lahoh
      Cl semi finals: Kuipers, Skomina, Cakir, Orsato
      EL Semi finals: Hategan, Makelie, Brych, Turpin

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    7. Peter17 April 2019 at 20:53

      UEFA informed me that Mateou Lahoj and Mateu Lahoh won't be appointed any more - I have also some doubts concerning Makelie.

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    8. Chefren17 April 2019 at 22:20

      Peter... :)

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    9. john stav18 April 2019 at 01:19

      Cakir and Kuipers for Barcelona-Liverpool, Orsato and Brych for Ajax-Spurs. Rocchi for the final..

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  10. Anonymous18 April 2019 at 08:52

    Turpin did 5 UCL and Makkelie 6 UCL matches this season. Both showed 18 yellow cards, Turpin 2 red cards and Makkelie 0.

    Turpin has a good season, but has never been seen as a BIG referee/personality. I remember that many people here were speaking about demotion a few years ago.

    I agree with Rocchi for the UCL final. Much better referee than Skomina. And the age difference can be decisive.

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  11. Max Iva18 April 2019 at 09:15

    Rocchi is better than Skomina ? hm...
    Skomina has 2 EUROs, 1 WC, 1 Confed Cup, UEFA Super cup and Europa league final !!! Really better?

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  12. Unknown18 April 2019 at 09:19

    If Skomina won`t get UCL final this year, he will be completely disappointed in football and refereeing and i think, he maybe won`t be choosen for EURO 2020 next year:((

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  13. Ex Eng Ref18 April 2019 at 09:57

    I think all Elite referees will get games at Euro 2020, enough matches to share around

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    1. john stav18 April 2019 at 13:15

      Skomina has not shined in the last two years. On the other hand he deserves a final as a credit to his long successful career. He has been on the top for more than 10 years, along with Cakir the most experienced refs now in Europe. Rocchi was in the shadow of Rosetti and then Rizzoli. He will probably retire in the next couple of years therefore he is a well deserved candidate for the final. I would like to see a surprise name for EL semis and final. I remember the surprise we all felt in Greece years ago when Vassaras got his first EL semi final Porto-Lazio. EL should act as a development competition for young refs to make the step further. I would like to see a new name this year in a semi final.

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  14. Anonymous18 April 2019 at 11:27

    If Ajax reaches the final, will that change the chances of Skomina? He was the ref in the EL final Man Un -Ajax 2 years ago..... Two finals with Ajax???

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  15. chris bramis18 April 2019 at 11:52

    Rocchi was unlucky to be in the shadows of Rizzoli until 2016. IMO he is way better than Skomina. The Slovenian gives me the impression of being unmotivated in many games. We will see tonight his condition

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  16. Mlacko18 April 2019 at 13:06

    So what if he gets 2 Ajax finals games? Not his fault if Ajax will get in final. LMAO

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  17. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 13:42

    And again...

    Szymon Marciniak
    18/04 REF in Saudi Arabia
    20/04 REF in Poland
    22/04 VAR in Poland

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    1. Nathan M.18 April 2019 at 13:48

      This management is really surprising...

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    2. Chefren18 April 2019 at 13:50

      At least Mazic did something very clear: goodbye UEFA.
      Marciniak, if he is so interested in Saudi Arabia and money, should do the same. At a so high level you need to be focused and concentrated. The particular thing (it was reported by some readers here on the blog) is that committee doesn't want to see a referee officiating in Asia a few days before an international appointment, but then at the same time, Marciniak is able to keep everything and he gets also international games for UEFA. Just looking at that, you can see that he is going against the guidelines. At a certain time, one should make a choice. Marciniak can officiate in Saudi Arabia, let me be clear, we have also other Elite referees doing that, but so many assignments? Travels, travels, and then still travels?
      Not good, if he goes on in this way, his future in UEFA is even in danger. I think you agree.

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    3. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 14:11

      The biggest problem is that he referees similar amount of games in Poland and in Saudi Arabia, often two games as REF in one weekend + VAR. How could he be relaxed and fresh in order to handle any game, especially CL... I can't understand how the powers that be accept that.

      You can even find on Twitter how one of his travels looked like:

      https://twitter.com/kibic_sukcesu/status/1116736510957584391

      12-13 April
      19:45 REF in Saudi Arabia -> 00:40 departure from Jiddah -> 04:30 arrival to Istanbul -> 06:25 departure from Istanbul -> 08:55 arrival to Warsaw -> 18:00 VAR in Warsaw

      No comment...

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    4. Nathan M.18 April 2019 at 14:19

      I am sorry but how the referee committee in Poland can accept such appointments?

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    5. Befa18 April 2019 at 15:50

      Soares Dias has also been very busy this year:
      16 matches as referee
      some like VAR in portugal and saudi arabia...
      (since January)

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    6. Befa18 April 2019 at 15:52

      https://football-lineups.com/referee/368/

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    7. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 20:45

      Nathan, it's like that when one person who is not referee (ZB) controls everything and rejects any criticism.

      In Poland we have fourteen referees regularly handling the games in Ekstraklasa. As most of them are full-time refs, they are not responsible for mistakes (similar system as in England). You can make two very obvious mistakes and have no control over the game and you get another (good) game on next matchday. It's wrong, imo.

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    8. john stav19 April 2019 at 00:17

      Why is it wrong Vlad? One bad match should not have an impact in forthcoming appointments. The system in Poland is good. 14 refs are well trusted and at the end of the year necessary judgements are made. Refs needs trust, security and time.

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    9. Euro Soccer Ref19 April 2019 at 01:54

      I think you don't know the problems Polish refereeing faces last years. Very unclear and subjective criteria for promotion, etc. I can't say about all the things, but surely the whole management here is not good. I would like to know how much to say has Przesmycki (head of referees) and how much is decided by Boniek (with the 'supervisoring' of one assistant referee who is appointed either for biggest games or 'to observe' young refs...).

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    10. mario19 April 2019 at 07:45

      Who is that supervisor, Vlad?

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    11. Euro Soccer Ref19 April 2019 at 08:49

      As you are from Poland, you should know :)

      But it's easy to guess knowing all relations.

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  18. john stav18 April 2019 at 13:43

    Marciniak for EL semi?

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    1. Chefren18 April 2019 at 14:06

      Not deserved if you ask me, but possible.

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    2. john stav18 April 2019 at 14:34

      Neither Skomina nor Orsato were needed today. I would have liked to have seen fresh blood instead, even Vincic or Treimanis or Kruzliak or even Stieler. I do believe Rosseti is doing a great job but not enough rotation in Europa League. Big appointment for Hategan. A candidate for a semi final this year. Expected appointment for Collum despite his bad performance in Germany.

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  19. Chefren18 April 2019 at 14:08

    Something more about the VAR Course in Nyon (15-17 April):
    https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/protecting-the-game/refereeing/news/newsid=2600177.html

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  20. Mikael W18 April 2019 at 19:39

    Thank you so much for this report!!

    If you would be interested to have highlights cut for you from your notes, then you can reach me at mikaelthereferee[at]gmail.com

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  21. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 19:54

    I watched some Kristoffersen's games and unfortunately, with all the respect, he is close to be another Moen. Too passive, too lenient, often keeping both eyes closed. Without changing this style it will be very difficult to reach the UEFA top.

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  22. Howard Maxi18 April 2019 at 20:06

    Interesting to hear that Vlad. He was quite the opposite in the Nations League clash between Slovenia and Cyprus (3 sending offs, 2x Y/R-Cs, 1 RC and a YC for a stamp in minute 1). However, it seems like an overly lenient style is a general Nordic problem these days...

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  23. George18 April 2019 at 21:05

    What an awful advantage by Collum (3')

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  24. George18 April 2019 at 21:14

    Possible foul prior to Valencia's goal, but play-on is not wrong, IMO.

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    1. Unknown18 April 2019 at 21:21

      For me there’s no room for a play on. It was a blatant push in the back and in my opinion a mistake not to whistle it.

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  25. Chefren18 April 2019 at 21:23

    Very good Hategan so far in full control. Fair game.
    Now a quite blatant mistake by AR1, clearly ONSIDE (no tight situation).

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  26. George18 April 2019 at 21:25

    Now correct YC to Raba for persistent infringement after a warning.

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  27. Chefren18 April 2019 at 21:26

    24' another offside call by AR1 disallowing a goal. This time tight situation, possible that attacker was ONSIDE due to defender's leg. In any case very difficult but I see a trend by Romanian assistant referees to raise always the flag in doubtful situations.

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  28. Chefren18 April 2019 at 21:33

    It looks like Skomina has just a training in London, nothing more...

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  29. RefSoccer341218 April 2019 at 21:37

    missed offside with 1:0 for Frankfurt by AR2

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  30. Unknown18 April 2019 at 21:37

    Offside goal in Frankfurt for the home team

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  31. Chefren18 April 2019 at 21:44

    Very clear offside in Frankfurt but at the same time one must say very difficult situation, shot on goal and then some players in offside others were ONSIDE, there was a lack in concentration...
    Without VAR one realizes how much difficult is refereeing nowadays.

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  32. George18 April 2019 at 21:50

    Collum with a good performance in Mestalla. Two YC which are correct (although the second one might be a bit soft), but a possible foul before Valencia's goal.

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  33. Ichigo18 April 2019 at 21:52

    I think Orsato AR2 is unphased. Now wrong offside for Kostic, but he raised the flag when the bal was out, and should be a corner kick. He think that he work with VAR. I don't like this to put referee who used this new sistem in the games without VAR.

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  34. Howard Maxi18 April 2019 at 21:55

    A rather easy first half for Hațegan, the Arsenal goal all but decided the tie. Some doubts about AR1 who cancelled a Napoli goal earlier though. Only YC given was for kicking the ball away (dissent). He had to deal with angry protests of Napoli players after the half-time whistle for a no foul call immediately before that.

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  35. Chefren18 April 2019 at 21:56

    Some moments of tension between Hategan and Napoli players when he whistled for half time. Home team protested because they wanted a foul to be whistled a few seconds before the end. Callejon was challenged by opponent at the edge of penalty area and then he fell down (no ball possession). However, in case of whistle, this would have been at maximum YC. A few minutes before there was a penalty appeal for handball but Hategan correctly rejected it.
    Hategan did well but AR1 below expected level (one clear mistake + one doubtful situation).

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  36. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 21:58

    Goal from offside in Frankfurt - Benfica

    https://streamable.com/1bl5g

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  38. Chefren18 April 2019 at 22:22

    Now a missed offside by the same AR... both assistant referees far from satisfying performance.

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  39. Chefren18 April 2019 at 22:26

    62' - 63' penalty appeal by Napoli for a deliberate handball in penalty area. Arsenal player touched ball by arm while lying on ground, classic situation in which it is up to referee, grey area, never a mistake.

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  40. George18 April 2019 at 22:59

    Collum with an expected level performance. However, apart from the possible foul before 1-0, he made also a mistake which is very significant for the home team. Coquelin's YC comes from a handball in which the ball touches his leg first and has no time to react, so it is not punishable. That YC means he will miss the first leg of the semifinal, so the mistake is very relevant for Valencia, who don't have another player available in his position.

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    1. George18 April 2019 at 23:03

      Video: https://twitter.com/vcf_arg/status/1118980355778805771

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  41. Howard Maxi18 April 2019 at 23:01

    Expected level by Hațegan in a match that was - like Makkelie's - nearly done for early. Both ARs gave reason to worry though with more than one wrong or very tight decision.

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    1. Chefren18 April 2019 at 23:13

      Hategan's assistant referees should improve. It is not the first time that they are involved in controversial decisions, we remember the crucial mistake committed a few games ago, however committee supported the trio and this was for sure understandable. Now, if you take a look at the calls in Napoli - Arsenal, you should be again a bit worried.
      With VAR to be introduced in all competitions, there will be a solution for that, but first of all officials should improve their skills in any case, because they are at very high level.
      Considering that Hategan can officiate only without VAR, I think that it will be difficult to see him again this season due to assistant referees performance.

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  42. Euro Soccer Ref18 April 2019 at 23:10

    Ovidiu Hațegan was not much respected by the playes. In my humble opinion, Romanian's biggest problem is the lack of ability to sell the call in a firm and convincing way.

    He just whistles and looks nervous when someone contests his decision instead of calmly and firmly explain the call. Body language and mimics are the points he should focus on in next months. He needs to look like "I'm here because I'm in the Elite and I deserve that. What do you want? I saw the incident like that and I can check it in the half-time / after the game, but let me referee now!" instead of "well, did I do something wrong? why the hell are the players protesting?".

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  43. Anonymous18 April 2019 at 23:10

    Orsato's team did'nt give the level that is necessary in this fase of competition. The offside in first goal is so clear that is no aceptable. In second half he plays in favor of Benfica. Poor officiating.

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  44. Chefren18 April 2019 at 23:15

    Not a good evening for Rosetti and committee, with a special focus on too many mistakes by assistant referees. This is refereeing without VAR, but the situation in Frankfurt should have never happened.

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  45. Quilava18 April 2019 at 23:16

    Too many ARs with disappointing performances.

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  46. Lde18 April 2019 at 23:32

    It already seemed that there would be no scandal this season, but ...

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  47. Nathan M.18 April 2019 at 23:49

    This is what i want to see but it won't happen :D

    Tottenham v Ajax : Rocchi/Cakir
    Barcelona v Liverpool : Kuipers/Turpin

    CL Final: Skomina

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    1. john stav18 April 2019 at 23:54

      spurs-ajax: Skomina,Orsato
      barcelona-liverpool: cakir, kuipers
      arsenal-valencia: turpin, brych
      frankfurt-chelsea: makelie, Del cherro
      Cl final: Rocchi
      EL final: ?

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    2. john stav19 April 2019 at 00:07

      Referees are humans. Mistakes should be part of games. Players and referees will make mistakes. Some of them might affect results. That is why football is interesting. Var will reduce clear mistakes indeed. We need to be more compassionate and positive towards refs and assistant refs and not to blame them after one or two mistakes. As far as I concerned I believe that a good ref is the one who can be trusted by players and sell his decisions even when they are wrong. I think Kuipers and Cakir are perfect examples.

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    3. Philipp S19 April 2019 at 00:39

      My prediction is
      Spurs-Ajax: Mateu, Rocchi
      Barcelona-Liverpool: Kuipers, Turpin
      Arsenal-Valencia: Marciniak, Makkelie
      Frankfurt-Chelsea: del Cerro, Cakir
      Cl final: Skomina
      EL final: Rocchi

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    4. Jackson19 April 2019 at 02:05

      Dangerous words John, there are some here who don't seem to like that point of view. As i have found out before.

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    5. Mlacko19 April 2019 at 09:23

      Season for Orsato is over after last night.

      CL final : Skomina
      EL final : Rocchi/Turpin

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  48. john stav19 April 2019 at 00:09

    Hategan might need a new set of assistants. He deserves more top clash appointments though.

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  49. Max Iva19 April 2019 at 02:24

    Any words about Skomina perfomance in Chelsea - Slavia? Did somebody watch this match? Any chances for UCL Final?

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    1. Izo19 April 2019 at 08:17

      Well done job. All YC correct, plus both AR did a really good job. Many closed offside or onside detected just perfect. It looks like that the team is in a good form.

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    2. Max Iva19 April 2019 at 08:31

      Thanks for your answer, Izo.

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  50. RikB19 April 2019 at 09:45

    Spurs-Ajax: Rocchi, Cakir
    Barcelona-Liverpool: Kuipers, Turpin
    Arsenal-Valencia: Brych, Kuipers
    Frankfurt-Chelsea: Mateu Lahoz, Marciniak
    Cl final: Skomina
    EL final: Makkelie

    I found it very hard to make this appointments... Some are very much forced appointments.

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  51. Chefren19 April 2019 at 10:33

    At moment my idea is that for the finals this will be the choice: Skomina CL, Rocchi EL.
    Names we should / could see in semifinals of both competitions: Turpin, Mateu, del Cerro, Makkelie, Cakir, Brych, Kuipers...
    So I almost fully agree with Philipp, but I wouldn't appoint Marciniak again and I'm in trouble to find another name.
    Maybe possible to see Rocchi in both a CL semifinal and then EL final.

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    1. İLhan19 April 2019 at 10:48

      Difficult choices indeed. May be we can see a double semi-final appointment again for one of them.

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    2. Philipp S19 April 2019 at 13:12

      I am also not completely happy with my Marciniak choice...
      Maybe Brych can indeed get Arsenal-Valencia in spite of his GS match with the Spanish team.
      I would also not exclude Orsato completely - with no Italian teams left, there might still be room for him somewhere.
      When we look (for alternatives) at referees, who did not have CL KO stage and no EL QF: There are e.g. Aytekin, Kassai, Kralovec, Sidiropolous, Soares Dias. All would be rather surprising in an EL SF, but maybe a chance for the Portuguese?

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  52. Euro Soccer Ref19 April 2019 at 11:39

    In cooperation with Mikael W, the refereeing highlights of Ovidiu Alin Hațegan's performance in Napoli v Arsenal

    First Half: https://streamable.com/s0t7y
    Second Half: https://streamable.com/ftvjc

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  53. Baffa Lawan19 April 2019 at 18:50

    CL final Rocci/Lahoz if Barca is not in the final

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  54. greek ref19 April 2019 at 19:17

    OT

    Anastasios Papapetrou (UEFA, 2nd) has been appointed to the final tournament of the UEFA U19 in Yerevan (14-27 July).

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  55. Euro Soccer Ref20 April 2019 at 09:09

    In cooperation with Mikael W, the refereeing highlights of Daniele Orsato in Eintrach Frankfurt v Benfica

    First half: https://streamable.com/7fb30
    Second half: https://streamable.com/xyonl

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    1. john stav20 April 2019 at 22:01

      One of the worst performances of 0rsato this year. I do not think he will be appointed to ref a semi final.

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  56. Chiagozie20 April 2019 at 14:21

    Michael Oliver and assistant with the black socks with the same kit from both teams and it looks good . I do not know why UEFA complicates thus issue

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  57. Chefren20 April 2019 at 20:30

    No difference between UEFA and FIFA, once you are a FIFA referee the rules are valid for all confederations (AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, UEFA). Since a few years ago, there aren't age limits anymore. A referee can become FIFA referee even if 46 years old (just as example). However, there are the minimum requirements, every year published by FIFA in a circular.
    The one for 2019:
    https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/1648-2019-fifa-refereeing-international-lists.pdf?cloudid=ocgzql0f2b1hqhy871jn
    The minimum requirements are 26 years old for referees, 24 years old for assistant referees.
    All about that is related to FIFA officials, then you have the domestic age limits (they are different based on the federation), so you can have referees who have to retire because or their own national rules also from FIFA.
    For example, in Italy and Spain 45 is still the age limit, but in many countries they have been abolished as well.

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  58. chris bramis20 April 2019 at 21:19

    Interesting situation at Newcastle vs Southampton. Anthony Taylor issued a YC. SPA or DOGSO?

    https://streamja.com/2Ay3

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    1. john stav20 April 2019 at 22:00

      Red card I think.

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    2. Euro Soccer Ref20 April 2019 at 22:06

      DOGSO, red card.

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    3. john stav20 April 2019 at 22:13

      It should have been a red card but I can see why Taylor showed yellow instead. Not a clear mistake in my opinion..

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    4. George20 April 2019 at 22:59

      DOGSO. No arguments for a YC in this situation, as the distance is easily overturned by the fact that it is 2 vs 1 (the goalkeeper) and the defender has already been eliminated if it was not for the foul.

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    5. Jonas20 April 2019 at 23:24

      For me never a red. The distance matters and here the foul was about 60 meters away from goal

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    6. Nathan M.20 April 2019 at 23:51

      For me it is the perfect exemple of a clear DOGSO. The defender clearly know what he is doing. 2 players vs 1 goalkeeper = clear goal scoring opportunity.

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    7. Quilava21 April 2019 at 02:56

      Never a RC. It's a DOGSO but out of DOGSO zone.

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    8. estkane21 April 2019 at 11:59

      RC for me all day long

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    9. Valkeen21 April 2019 at 12:15

      All of the criteria of DOGSO are not met, hence a YC for me.

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    10. VG21 April 2019 at 16:35

      Quilava: You say it's a DOGSO but not a DOGSO zone? Very weird statement.

      Robbe1: All criterias don't need to be met. The laws of the game clearly says ''They must be considered'' not met.

      My opinion. Defender is 8 meters behind, attacker has a clear free path and a teammate beside him. Easy red card and nothing to even hesitate about.

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  59. john stav20 April 2019 at 21:57

    I think the age limit should be 50 as it was in 90s. Referees above the age of 50 would become a joke as for example Mike Dean.

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  60. Euro Soccer Ref21 April 2019 at 09:48

    Let me wish you - Chefren and all readers - Happy Easter!!!

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    1. Chefren21 April 2019 at 10:40

      Thank you, the same to you and all readers!

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  61. Quilava21 April 2019 at 11:45

    Video about Alberola Rojas-Morata affaire yesterday in Eibar-Atlético. Morata was booked at the end and got very angry, as well as Simeone (reminding himself that in 2014 he was banned for 4 matches for "doing exactly the same thing" to a 4th official). Surely, Alberola Rojas could have avoided that, but honestly I don't get why is this treated as a 'scandal' e.g. asking for a 4 match ban for Alberola Rojas and all that stuff.

    https://twitter.com/lparbitrofutbol/status/1119887491232931840

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    1. pita falta21 April 2019 at 16:08

      We do not know what words have been said to each other, Morata's reaction seems to me hysterical and disproportionate. Up to that moment Alberola had an excellent relationship with all the players, as always in each of his games. Indeed, one of Alberola's qualities is precisely that of establishing a relationship of collaboration and dialogue with the players. We don't know Morata's words about Alberola. Surely the behavior of Morata seems to me out of the chorus

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  62. George21 April 2019 at 14:38

    Very challenging match for Mateu Lahoz so far. VAR intervention was correct, although that handball was very difficult to spot live!

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    1. Quilava21 April 2019 at 14:55

      Second OFR for handball and another PK (+ 2nd YC for Sevilla defender). Your thoughts? Did the ball hit his head first or went straight to the arm?

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    2. George21 April 2019 at 14:58

      Well, what a first half. 2 VAR interventions for handballs, both of which Mateu decided were worth YC (shot on goal, I guess). That, added to the other 3 YC previously shown to Sevilla players, means a 2nd YC for Escudero.

      The first penalty was difficult to see live. I have doubts about the second: Mateu explained that the ball first touched the head and then the hand. However, VAR replays didn't clearly show that head touch, so they invited him for a review. I still have doubts about the head touch.

      The second half will be very difficult.

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    3. M21 April 2019 at 15:03

      Just looking at stats,some would say that Mateu is too soft and easy on giving bookings,but to be fair all of them were correct.

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    4. George21 April 2019 at 15:37

      Third OFR... and red card issued. Correct decision, but 3 OFRs in a match is not something to be proud of.

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    5. Quilava21 April 2019 at 15:38

      And now 3rd OFR. RC for SFP to Getafe defender after review.

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    6. Chefren21 April 2019 at 16:25

      Wow what an Easter game for Mateu Lahoz :)
      I will check all the situations later and I will give my opinion!

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  63. Chefren21 April 2019 at 19:54

    About Mateu Lahoz in Getafe - Sevilla.
    First handball was not easy to detect, however Mateu had a very good positioning and a frontal view there, he could have spotted it.
    If you ask me, it was not a 100% clear deliberate handball, but I can accept OFR there, as we know handballs are very "special topic".
    Second handball (end of first half): for me more punishable than previous one, due to arm position.
    RC for SFP: very difficult to spot live, here VAR intervention was fully correct. Maybe AR2 could have helped Mateu? He was close.

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref21 April 2019 at 20:18

      First penalty: https://streamable.com/m41yf
      Second penalty: https://streamable.com/6mi0a
      Red card for SFP: https://streamable.com/a1afv

      - - - - -

      My views:

      1) penalty and yellow card for SPA (shot on goal)

      2) hands are above head and it seems that's enough for a handball to be 'deliberate' nowadays, however the ball bounces from defender's head at first and that's not intentional for me, I wouldn't recommend an OFR

      3) it's not full contact, just a top of the boot; character of the foul is also not so serious (no brutality, intention to hurt an opponent, etc.), I wouldn't recommend an OFR again

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    2. George21 April 2019 at 20:36

      I mostly agree with you, Vlad. However, for me the second PK is right and with CTA guidelines regarding unnatural position of the arms even after a touch, it is a penalty. In fact, I think Mateu spotted live both things, the handball and the head contact, but considered the arms in an acceptable position. VAR considered he was wrong and invited him for an OFR.

      This video also shows a possible SFP in the foul that leads to the PK. Why didn't VAR intervene there but they did on the second half? Not much difference, IMO. Intervention on the third incident is not wrong for me, but inconsistent w.r.t. the previous incident.

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  64. JB21 April 2019 at 20:04

    https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/04/14/red-card-kaku-kicks-ball-toward-stands-gets-sent?autoplay=true

    Thoughts...

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref21 April 2019 at 20:23

      Violent conduct against other person (brutal kick with the ball).

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  65. George21 April 2019 at 20:24

    Very good performance in a very challenging match. I'm glad for him, his season has not been that good, but tonight he showed he deserves to continue in Primera. In the end, correct YC (no way that's a red) and good management of the confrontation caused by VIL players.
    Congratulations!

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  66. Quilava21 April 2019 at 20:51

    Glad to hear that, it was very likely a decisive match for him.

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  67. James Knavettier23 April 2019 at 09:55

    UEFA made brave selections for after group stages young and new teams like Lithuanian teams took part and I think it was a great move to recruit new elite referees. Most of the valuable staff of UEFA is going to change in three or four years. However when it comes to the finals My opinion is for the Barça Liverpool games Kuipers and Çakir is the best choices for two games and EL finals should be given to Çakir who has one UCL final and lot lot lots of semi finals. I think he well deserved a EL final for this year. Kuipers on the other hand If he had not been given a EL final, would have been the strongest candidate for EL final.

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  68. Andrasch Neunert23 April 2019 at 23:40

    My predictions for half-finals and finals of EL and CL are clear now...
    EL: ARS - VAL Cakir/ Brych
    FRA - CHE Del Cerro Grande/ Makkelie

    CL: TOT - AJAX Mateu Lahoz / Rocchi
    BAR - LIV Orsato/ Kuipers

    Finals... EL: Turpin
    CL: Skomina

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