Second set of referee appointments for Matchday 1 of 2020-21 UEFA Nations League. Games to be played on 4 September 2020.
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Florence (Stadio Artemio Franchi)
Italy - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Referee: Anastasios Sidiropoulos (GRE)
Assistant Referee 1: Polychronis Kostaras (GRE)
Assistant Referee 2: Lazaros Dimitriadis (GRE)
Fourth Official: Ioannis Papadopoulos (GRE)
UEFA Referee Observer: Lucilio Batista (POR)
UEFA Delegate: Alex Miescher (SUI)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Amsterdam (Johan Cruijff ArenA)
Netherlands - Poland
Referee: Georgi Kabakov (BUL)
Assistant Referee 1: Martin Margaritov (BUL)
Assistant Referee 2: Diyan Valkov (BUL)
Fourth Official: Nikola Popov (BUL)
UEFA Referee Observer: Costas Kapitanis (CYP)
UEFA Delegate: Björn Fecker (GER)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Bucharest (Arena Națională)
Romania - Northern Ireland
Referee: François Letexier (FRA)
Assistant Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier (FRA)
Assistant Referee 2:
Fourth Official: Amaury Delerue (FRA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Ingvarsson (SWE)
UEFA Delegate: Miroslaw Ryszka (POL)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Oslo (Ulevaal Stadion)
Norway - Austria
Referee: Mattias Gestranius (FIN)
Assistant Referee 1: Jan-Peter Aravirta (FIN)
Assistant Referee 2: Mikko Alakare (FIN)
Fourth Official: Antti Munukka (FIN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Edgar Steinborn (GER)
UEFA Delegate: Arturs Gaidels (LVA)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Galsgow (Hampden Park)
Scotland - Israel
Referee: Slavko Vinčić (SVN)
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik (SVN)
Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič (SVN)
Fourth Official: Matej Jug (SVN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Ray Ellingham (WAL)
UEFA Delegate: Andrew Shaw (ENG)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Bratislava (Národný futbalový štadión)
Slovakia - Czech Republic
Referee: Andris Treimanis (LVA)
Assistant Referee 1: Haralds Gudermanis (LVA)
Assistant Referee 2: Aleksejs Spasjonnikovs (LVA)
Fourth Official: Aleksandrs Golubevs (LVA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Juan Antonio Fernández Marín (ESP)
UEFA Delegate: Jacques Antenen (SUI)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Vilnius (LFF stadionas)
Lithuania - Kazakhstan
Referee: Rade Obrenovič (SVN)
Assistant Referee 1: Grega Kordež (SVN)
Assistant Referee 2: Tomislav Pospeh (SVN)
Fourth Official: Nejc Kajtazovič (SVN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Andrejs Sipailo (LVA)
UEFA Delegate: Jānis Mežeckis (LVA)
4 September 2020, 20:45 CET - Minsk (National Olympic Stadium Dinamo)
Belarus - Albania
Referee: Kristoffer Karlsson (SWE)
Assistant Referee 1: Daniel Gustavsson (SWE)
Assistant Referee 2: Max Robin Wilde (SWE)
Fourth Official: Fredrik Klitte (SWE)
UEFA Referee Observer: Dejan Filipović (SRB)
UEFA Delegate: Alina Capatina (MDA)
So, Vinčić is back. No doubt that he will be again on the middle for important games as Elite referee. It is very relieving to know that. Very good for him, to be honest I was very worried.
ReplyDeleteThen, Obrenovič seems already to be on focus as well, after his promotion. Very positive news for Slovenia.
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DeleteVery good appointment for Kabakov. Like Ekberg, he probably is only one good season (ideally with 3 CL matches + EL R16) away from promotion.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise normal appointments, I think. But interesting, that Treimanis gets the more explosive match compared to Vincic. So a good sign for the Latvian as well, whose status is a bit unclear after no CL last season.
Maybe it also was taken into consideration that Vinčić refereed SVK - CZE during the last Nations League and that wanted to avoid repeating the appointment.
DeleteExcellent appointment for Kabakov, he should definitely be a (good) season away from Elite promotion, like Ekberg. Nice 'Czechoslovakian derby' for Treimanis and expected appointment for Sidirópoulos. Vincic could have expected a bit more for an Elite referee, but anyway, considering all things happened in the last few months it's great to have him back in UEFA competitions.
ReplyDelete2 recently promoted to Second referees (Obrenovic and Karlsson) in the spotlight, looking forward to watch them (specially Karlsson because afaik I never watched a match of him)
Wellcome back Vincic ! not at all surprised at the match of Obrenovic, deserved, but for him it is only the beginning.
ReplyDeleteOFF TOPIC: Italian AR Manganelli (who assisted Orsato during the last CL final) is officially retired.
ReplyDeleteI have a question for Chefren: despite the fact that CAN A and CAN B will merge in only one association but on the official document released today by AIA they are still divided with two different chiefs. Do you know why ?
In addition I saw that Calvarese and Giacomelli announced as under retirement are still in the list as well as the VASR list is still unchanged. I'm surprised that Volpi has not been promoted in Serie A, while it was Fourneau
I wrote on the blog about that a few days ago as well, on paper they had to announce the final decisions of 2019-20 season before applying the new rules regarding the merging of serie A and B referees. Indeed now a further document has been published with the new serie A and B committee, formed by:
DeleteNicola Rizzoli (head)
Paolo Calcagno (new member, former FIFA assistant referee)
Gabriele Gava (confirmed, former serie A referee)
Antonio Giannoccaro (confirmed, former serie A referee)
Andrea Stefani (confirmed, former FIFA assistant referee).
However, the surprising choice is that both Calvarese and Giacomelli got a derogation, but this has not been clearly reported in the document, it seems as they want to hide that because it is absolutely in contradiction with what had been decided on previous seasons). So the only referee leaving is Rocchi due to age.
About assistant referees, Manganelli (age limits), Gori and Santoro (technical choices) will leave, while Paganessi (NO FIFA) got a (deserved) derogation, but still not mentioned.
Let's see how Rizzoli will manage the new panel with both serie A and B referees together, but today the choices by AIA have been very unexpected and disappointing.
Why there no former FIFA referees among the Serie A observers? That seems very weird, compared to other countries, especially Germany and Spain.
DeleteBecause when they retire they are not considered for becoming observers in serie A, given the structure of Italian referees association, they get a position as head or member in a committee (serie A, B, C, D, and so on). This is perceived as more important than being "only" observer in serie A. Other referees make different choice, to leave the association (for example, Tagliavento). Only when the term for their role expires, they can become observers in serie A, but since there is a long time before, some of them can take different decisions. Now we have Rocchi who has been left free, it seems as he has different plans for the future. But maybe one must also add that differently from other countries, in Italy there are former FIFA referees who decide to leave association....
DeleteThose that are members of different CAN committees cannot be Serie A observers at the same time? I believe in most countries, the members of the Referees Committee (which, by the way, is only one national committee) are also observers at the highest level. AIA seems so different, buy apparently it makes it successful.
DeleteIndeed it is different. One must also add that there is a remarkable technical development for the specific role of the observer. The careeer, once retired from the pitch, can be similar to referee, so that's another argument for which you read less known names as serie A observers. But before all, the fact that there are many committees and also roles inside the association, is first thing to consider. For example, Trefoloni, another former FIFA referee was head of serie D until last season and now became head of Technical Department (replacing Trentalange).
DeleteHi, was wondering if anyone had the streamable link for the double penalty retake in Youth League last week. I remember seeing it as a comment but can no longer find it, maybe it was deleted?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help
https://mobile.twitter.com/UEFAYouthLeague/status/1296354203116470273
DeleteThank you Anthony
DeleteFor unknown reasons, Doveri was wearing the FIFA badge during PAOK - Besiktas a week ago.
ReplyDeletehttps://i.postimg.cc/DzGNj7x7/dov.jpg
Tonight, Fifa organized live meeting with Zoom. Anyone has recorded meeting with very interesting topic (fast transition, pressing, anticipation...) ?
ReplyDeleteTwo late PK decisions by Horatiu Fesnic yesterday in U21 Euro qualifier North Macedonia-Spain.
ReplyDelete82' PK + YC for MKD13 (holding/obstructing)
https://streamable.com/yq075t
86' PK + YC for ESP13 (striking on MKD19? Spanish GK claimed that he actually crashed with his own teammate and did not touch the opponent)
https://streamable.com/qlj9mb
Your thoughts?
First penalty OK, second penalty (to Macedonia) very doubtful. I don't see a clear foul by keeper there, I think nobody would have whistled that.
DeleteHe punches the attackers head
Delete1st pk: I can imagine Orsato or Brych with "get up" gesture, but supportable to whistle.
Delete2nd pk: In my opinion, wrong call. Not a clear foul.
2nd penalty is not a bad decision, but very hard to sell if the attacker who got hit doesn't appeal. Also, it was contact with an open hand, not a punch IMO.
DeleteFesnic is a former player who reads play very well. Unfortunately, he did not communicate much with players, either verbally or through body language.
DeleteTwo situations from UKRAINE vs SWITZERLAND, handled by Andreas Ekberg.
ReplyDelete26' - Penalty appeal SUI? (handball)
=> https://streamable.com/dvl58i
76' - Zero action against dissent
=> https://streamable.com/upysv2
Overall: expected level performance by the Swedish referee. Not very much challenged in this rather unspectacular game. Disciplinary control was fine, although he missed a caution IMO for SPA in 12'. Little interaction with players, I felt he should have acted against the dissent by SUI9 in the situation posted above (at least verbally!). Expected level performance in an unspectacular game, 8.3 level if you ask me.
Thanks for this report, in my opinion situation in 26' is not punishable, ball is not expected, when it is a teammate (defender) kicking it, it is always different from a shot or pass by attacker. In addition, I think arm is for sure in a quite natural position.
DeleteIn 76' he should have stopped the player for booking #9 from Switzerland, too blatant dissenting. Some clips from RAP are very clear about that behavior. This can cost -0,1 in the final mark, if nothing else extra-ordinary happened, I agree with 8.3.
ROU-NIR, min 25: 1-0. Offside or not?
ReplyDeleteExcellent On-Side decision by the AR: https://ibb.co/HB73dQ9
DeleteLetexier with a very strict approach in the 1st half, 21 fouls whistled in a game that is far from being violent, and and a rather soft RC for Northern Ireland, after two elbowing situations.
Well, watching the video of the goal for AR it was impossible to make last assessment as he was very late in following the action. However, correctly he didn't raise flag.
DeleteChecked both cards for NIR player, I think you can support referee in both situations, but at least one of them could have been maybe assessed as careless (maybe the second more than the first). It loooks like Letexier has a very strict approach with both foul detection and disciplinary control.
DeleteBtw, Mehdi Rahmouni has been replaced by Nicolas Danos in Letexier team.
DeleteCorrect onside decision, but AR2 was 2 metres behind... that was more of a guess than a judgement! Especially surprising if he was the World Cup AR Danos.
DeleteVery poor show in first half between Italy and Bosnia, nothing happened. Just to report a correct offside by AR1 a few before half time.
ReplyDeleteCorrect penalty in SCOISR.
ReplyDeleteOh my god Treimanis.
ReplyDeleteWrong penalty by Gestranius in Norway for handball. Arm was clearly in a natural position at the body and the distance was short as well.
ReplyDeleteAllthough the arm is in a quite natural position, there seems to be a small movement with the arm towards the ball. So for me a quite 50-50 situation, there are reasons to not give the penalty, close distance and arm in "normal" position. But I also think that you can give it, because of the movement of the arm.
DeleteIf you look at the whole picture, Gestranius was in full control during the whole game. 6 yellow cards, all correct. One issued after a very good advantage leading to the goal scored by Norway.
DeleteVery good management of the players, sometimes very strict while on occations friendly and smiling. Hard to say somethong about the penalty, not the best of video and replay in the stream.
65': first interesting situation in ITA - BIH, correct YC for reckless challenge by Sidiropoulos. The opponent was hit on his head but attacker from Italy couldn't see him while trying to kick ball.
ReplyDeleteVery authoratitive performance by Gestranius!
ReplyDeleteThree yellow cards by Sidiropoulos in a few seconds in minute 79'. Two of them for complaints, the third for an illegal use of arm. This situation was in my opinion rather careless (not a real significant contact with opponent). Foul could have been whistled without card.
ReplyDeleteHowever, not a serious mistake, the perception can suggest to book.
The second YC for complaints was an excellent decision, player from Italy showed disrespectful behavior against referee.
So far this was the only "hot" moment of the game, well managed by Greek referee.
IMO correct YC, but either way well spotted, and YC for protest is a good call
DeleteA correction, the first YC of the three in 79' was for time wasting to a player from Bosnia, it was a wrong report by broadcaster, not for protests.
DeleteEasy match for Kabakov but not a convincing performance. Easy on the cards and no interaction with the players. Both AR's with a good performance, some tight offside decisions.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching NED - POL, I am confident enough to say: Georgi Kabakov is ready for Elite Group! The Bulgarian referee has shown presence until the very end of the game, always in interaction with players, very natural authority. Disciplinary control and foul detection were faultless IMO, some great advantages given throughout the entire game. Cooperation with his assistant referees was also quite good, overall I thought it was a very good performance by the Bulgarian refereeing team. IMO Kabakov should be promoted to Elite Group in January.
ReplyDeleteI try to cut highlights of that game in the next days!
Totally agree! Kabakov was excellent in today’s game. Reminded me a little about Vincic. Same style and approach. Really liked Kabakov and I can see him in a possible promotion.
DeleteBLR-ALB Kristoffer Karlsson. Very good performance by Karlsson. One penalty appeal for Albania at the first half for handball it was very good judgment. Ball came from keeper after a save and touch the defender arm. Good no call.
ReplyDelete1. Foul detection very good
2. Position and movement very good
3. Sanctions very good 2 yellow at second half.
4. Communication with players disaster,he was not talking to the player's but yelling at them and in the same time moving his had in a very unpleasant way. Never seen before this type of Communication (yelling)
Do you have any videos showing that "yelling" at players?
DeleteAbout Treimanis' PK call in Czechoslovakian derby, I think it was 'soft' live but after watching the replays I'd say supportable/correct, there seems to be a tripping, not only a shoulder contact.
ReplyDeleteSidirópoulos: I think the 4 cards are correct, maybe not mandatory but I think Zaniolo's foul was more reckless than careless (unless the force is negligible, a contact like that with the hand on the opponent's face results in a YC in 80-90% of cases). Excellent YC for Bonucci (dissent) + correct YC for Belotti (reckless) and Cimirot (time-wasting, unsporting behaviour)
Btw, great decision from Letexier to send off NIR21 in the first half for two reckless elbow offences. Well done!
Is there a video for Treimanis's penalty kick?
DeleteExpected level for Sidiropoulos, match of normal difficulty.
ReplyDeleteKey minutes: 65' and 79', he was ready to manage the incidents.
Card clips from Rade Obrenovic in LTU-KAZ:
ReplyDelete22' YC for LTU3 (reckless challenge)
https://streamable.com/a0yak0
33' YC for LTU13 (reckless elbow)
https://streamable.com/57pztu
45+1' YC for LTU10 (reckless tackle)
https://streamable.com/e8dv73
49' YC for KAZ2 (striking)
https://streamable.com/e3no68
69' YC for KAZ6 (unsporting behaviour, time wasting)
https://streamable.com/klhhtt
82' YC for LTU23 (striking)
https://streamable.com/c2cndr
Did not watch the full game, but according to these clips, he seems to be a card-happy referee. While the cards are correct in law, there was no attempt to manage any of these situations.
DeleteCongratulations on your judgment, very intelligent. You have not seen the match and make a judgment by watching 3-4 clips ? Dedicated to something else that is better
DeleteI think that all cards are correct, very active AR1 he reported at least two of them (both for striking). I can't say more because I didn't watch the game, but for sure some situations couldn't have been managed only by a warning (example, first foul, clearly reckless). I'm sure Obrenovic knows how to manage a game, in case of need, in a different way.
DeleteChefren, your way of thinking is mature and professional.
DeleteAgree with Chefren.
DeleteIt's a bit nonsensical to say that a game-manager approach is optimal in a Lithuania - Kazakhstan game where the players expect the referee to be a law-enforcer, the clips even show that, minimal complaints after any of the sanctions issued.
I saw Obrenovič handle other games successfully with a much more discretionate approach; he is an excellent game-reader!
Thanks Quilava for the clips.
Thanks for the clips, Quilava. I agree that the yellows in 45+1 and 82' were soft yellows. If the offenders already fouled a few times before, it's a good call, otherwise not. The other yellow cards were spot on IMO.
Delete@ pita falta:
Delete1. I stated that my opinion was based on clips, not on the full game
2. "It seems" means an opinion, not a judgement
3. I stated that the cards were correct in law
4. I expressed an opinion that I did not see player management in those clips.
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DeleteI guess that you never heard of the freedom of speech, communicating politely with other people and respecting other opinions, even when yours is different...
DeleteThink what you want, live in your freedom.
DeleteGood life.
DeleteI think Anonymous gave a perfectly nuanced opinion and said nothing wrong... You can agree or disagree, fair enough, but I really don’t see the need for such an irritated reaction pita falta. Your favorite referees will probably be criticized more often in the future, it would be better to respond in a bit more adult way by then.
DeleteThanks for your advice Marcello.
DeleteNo harm intended though, I usually like your enthusiastic and most positive comments.
DeleteEUROPA LEAGUE APPOINTMENTS
ReplyDeleteProgrès (LUX) - Willem II (NED): Mykola Balakin (UKR)
Hammarby (SWE) - Lech (POL): Sascha Stegemann (GER)
B36 (FRO) - TNS (WAL): Vilhjálmur Alvar Þórarinsson (ISL)
Kaysar (KAZ) - APOEL (CYP): Jens Grabski Maae (DEN)
Ventspils (LVA) - Rosenborg (NOR): Paul McLaughlin (IRL)
Renova (MKD) - Hajduk Split (CRO): João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro (POR)
Ararat-Armenia (ARM) - Fola (LUX): Enea Jorgji (ALB)
Astana (KAZ) - Budućnost Podgorica (MNE): Dumitru Muntean (MDA)
Teuta (ALB) - Granada (ESP): Willy Delajod (FRA)
Lincoln Red Imps (GIB) - Rangers (SCO): Iwan Arwel Griffith (WAL)
KuPS (FIN) - Slovan Bratislava (SVK): Volen Chinkov (BUL)
Botoșani (ROU) - Shkëndija (MKD):
Bodø/Glimt (NOR) - Žalgiris (LTU): Peter Kráľovič (SVK)
Riteriai (LTU) - Liberec (CZE):
Lokomotiv Plovdiv (BUL) - Tottenham (ENG): Harm Osmers (GER)
Göteborg (SWE) - Copenhagen (DEN): Guillermo Cuadra Fernández (ESP)
Neftçi (AZE) - Galatasaray (TUR): Kevin Clancy (SCO)
Flora (EST) - KR Reykjavík (ISL): Sigurd Smehus Kringstad (NOR)
Olimpija Ljubljana (SVN) - Zrinjski (BIH): Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP)
Djurgården (SWE) - Europa (GIB): Stéphanie Frappart (FRA)
Riga (LVA) - Tre Fiori (SMR): Kári Jóannesarson á Høvdanum (FRO)
Hibernians (MLT) - Fehérvár (HUN): Ivaylo Stoyanov (BUL)
Laç (ALB) - H. Beer-Sheva (ISR): Jochem Kamphuis (NED)
CSKA-Sofia (BUL) - BATE (BLR): Horațiu Mircea Feșnic (ROU)
Sfîntul Gheorghe (MDA) - Partizan (SRB): Juri Frischer (EST)
OFI (GRE) - Apollon (CYP):
Locomotive Tbilisi (GEO) - Dinamo Moskva (RUS): Karim Abed (FRA)
Inter Escaldes (AND) - Dundalk (IRL): Viktar Šymusik (BLR)
Connah's Quay (WAL) - Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO): Alain Durieux (LUX)
Sileks (MKD) - Drita (KOS): Andrew Madley (ENG)
Shamrock Rovers (IRL) - Milan (ITA):
Piast (POL) - TSV (AUT): Erik Lambrechts (BEL)
Kukës (ALB) - Wolfsburg (GER): Duje Strukan (CRO)
Borac (BIH) - Rio Ave (POR):
Aris (GRE) - Kolos Kovalivka (UKR):
Standard Liège (BEL) - Bala (WAL):
Viking (NOR) - Aberdeen (SCO): Filip Glova (SVK)
Coleraine (NIR) - Motherwell (SCO): Antti Munukka (FIN)
Linfield (NIR) - Floriana (MLT): David Munro (SCO)
Osijek (CRO) - Basel (SUI): José Luis Munuera Montero (ESP)
Dunajská Streda (SVK) - Jablonec (CZE):
Servette (SUI) - Reims (FRA): Stuart Attwell (ENG)
Bačka Topola (SRB) - FCSB (ROU): Dennis Higler (NED)
Honvéd (HUN) - Malmö (SWE): Anastasios Papapetrou (GRE)
Just took a loke at the penalty by Treimanis, maybe soft but supportable? In real pace, referee had a different perception, also, let me add, AR2 in the best position to help in this case.
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