UEFA RAP 2021:1

 Please find below the link to download the RAP DVD 2021:1. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Round of Sixteen no.I (ITAAUT, WALDEN)

The initiation of the knockout stage on Saturday saw not only an increase in the scrutiny on the referees increase, but the difficulty of their respective matches too. Daniel Siebert and Anthony Taylor were up to the task though - a look back at their matches in this post. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - Quarterfinals (2 July 2021)

The first set of referee assignments for EURO 2020 Quarterfinals, to be played on Friday 2 July 2021.

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Quarterfinals (II)

 Quarterfinals, Second part: predictions game about EURO 2020 referees

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 43: Sweden - Ukraine (discussion)

Third appearance for Daniele Orsato at EURO 2020, the Round of 16 game between Sweden and Ukraine. Discussion about his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 44: England - Germany (discussion)

Danny Makkelie to officiate England - Germany, Round of 16 game at EURO 2020. Let's comment his performance here. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Quarterfinals (I)

Quarterfinals, First part: predictions game about EURO 2020 referees.

 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 43: France - Switzerland (discussion)

Third game for the referee from CONMEBOL, Fernando Rapallini, about to officiate France - Switzerland in the Round of 16 of EURO 2020. We discuss here his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 42: Croatia - Spain (discussion)

Cüneyt Çakır in charge of Round of 16 game between Croatia and Spain, let's comment his performance here. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 39: Belgium - Portugal (discussion, 2)

Felix Brych in charge of Belgium - Portugal, Round of 16 at EURO 2020.  We can continue here the discussion. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 39: Belgium - Portugal (discussion)

Felix Brych in charge of Belgium - Portugal, Round of 16 at EURO 2020. Discussion about his performance.

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 40: Netherlands - Czech Republic (discussion)

Sergei Karasev to handle the EURO 2020 Round of 16 game between Netherlands and Czech Republic. Discussion about his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Round of 16 Results

Please find below the results of Round of 16.

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - Round of 16 (29 June 2021)

The last set of referee assignments for EURO 2020 Round of 16 games, to be played on Tuesday 29 June 2021.

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 37: Italy - Austria (discussion)

Anthony Taylor in charge of Italy - Austria, in the Round of 16, this will be his third game in the competition. Let's follow him closely in this discussion. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 38: Wales - Denmark (discussion)

Daniel Siebert will kick off EURO 2020 KO stage by officiating his third game in the competition: Wales - Denmark in Round of 16. Let's comment his performance here. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - Round of 16 (28 June 2021)

Third set of appointments for Round of 16 games at EURO 2020. Referees in charge of 28 June games. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Thirteen (SVKESP, GERHUN, SWEPOL)

It wasn't unlucky number thirteen for all the referees - two of the darker horses performed very well on important games, while candidate number one for the final emerged from a potentially tricky encounter ultimately unscathed. Full analysis in this prose-format post. 

Roberto Rosetti’s call to EURO referees and VARs: “Keep up the good work”

UEFA Referees’ Committee chairman Roberto Rosetti has given a positive mid-tournament assessment of the UEFA EURO 2020 referees and video assistant referees (VAR) – and has called on them to strive for even higher standards in the competition’s crucial knock-out phase.

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - Round of 16 (27 June 2021)

Second set of appointments for Round of 16 games at EURO 2020. These referees will officiate 27/06 games. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Antonio Mateu Lahoz's performance in PORFRA

A EURO-record three penalties were given by Antonio Mateu Lahoz in the most controversy match so far. While the two-each draw was enough to see both Portugal and France advance, the Spanish referee might be in more difficulty. This post explains why. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - Round of 16 (26 June 2021)

The following referees will kick-off the KO stage at EURO 2020. Round of 16 games to be played on 26 June 2021. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Round of 16 (II)

 Round of 16, Second part: predictions game about EURO 2020 referees. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 35: Portugal - France (Discussion, II)

 Comments about the performance,  new discussion. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 35: Portugal - France (discussion)

The only referee in group stage with three games: Antonio Mateu Lahoz in charge of Portugal - France. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 36: Germany - Hungary (discussion)

Sergei Karasev will officiate Germany - Hungary, game #36 at EURO 2020 and the very last act of group stage. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 33: Slovakia - Spain (discussion)

Björn Kuipers to referee Slovakia - Spain in group E as second appearance at EURO 2020. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 34: Sweden - Poland (discussion)

Michael Oliver in charge of Sweden - Poland, let's discuss his performance here. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Twelve (CROSCO, CZEENG)

Relatively quiet finish to Group B for appointed referees. While one of the Hispanic-Lusitanic duo in charge respectively recommended himself for higher tasks, the other probably now handled his final game of the competition. Full remarks in this prose post. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Eleven (MKDNED, FINBEL, UKRAUT)

Russia - Denmark was by quite some distance the most challenging match to officiate on the competition's second Tuesday. István Kovács, Felix Brych and Cüneyt Çakır all delivered expected level performances in the other games - reviewed in this post. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 31: Croatia - Scotland (discussion)

Fernando Rapallini in charge of his second EURO 2020 game: Croatia - Scotland. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 32: Czech Republic - England (discussion)

Second assignment for Artur Soares Dias at EURO 2020: Czech Republic - England. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Clément Turpin's performance in RUSDEN

Yesterday evening's dramatic game between Russia and Denmark handled by Clément Turpin gave us the most widely discussed performance of UEFA EURO 2020 so far. This post takes a close look at how the Frenchman got on in a remarkable tie.  

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Ten (ITAWAL, SUITUR)

The first straight red card of the tournament was given in Rome, and the other game was a rematch of the Battle of Istanbul. A closer look at both refereeing performances which closed Group A. 

Copa América 2021 - Discussion Page

A comment section for all things relating to the CONMEBOL Copa América 2021, hosted by Brazil from June 13 - July 10. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Round of 16 (I)

Round of 16, First part: predictions game about EURO 2020 referees. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 27: Russia - Denmark (discussion)

Clément Turpin in the middle for Russia - Denmark, second game for him at EURO 2020. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 28: Finland - Belgium (discussion)

Felix Brych to officiate Finland - Belgium at EURO 2020, comments about his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 29: North Macedonia - Netherlands (discussion)

István Kovács is the last referee to make his debut at EURO 2020, let's  comment his performance here. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 30: Ukraine - Austria (discussion)

Second appointment for Cüneyt Çakır at EURO 2020: Ukraine - Austria. Discussion about his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee predictions - Matchday 3 Results

  Please find below the results of MD3. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Nine (HUNFRA, PORGER, ESPPOL)

The last day of EURO action with three matches delivered us two good performances by the two English referees, and an Italian in quite choppy Sevillian waters. A close look at all how the trio of games were officiated. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - 23 June 2021

The last set of referee appointments for group stage, games to be played on 23 June 2021. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 26: Italy - Wales (discussion)

Ovidiu Hațegan in charge of Italy - Wales as second appearance at EURO 2020. Comments about his performance. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 25: Switzerland - Turkey (discussion)

Slavko Vinčić second game at EURO 2020: Switzerland - Turkey in Baku. Let's comment here his performance. 

2021/22 UEFA Champions League Preliminary round

Referee appointments for the preliminary round of 2021/22 UEFA Champions League, a mini-tournament to be played in Albania. 

UEFA EURO 2020 - Referee appointments - 22 June 2021

Referee appointments at EURO 2020. Games to be played on Tuesday 22 June 2021. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 22: Spain - Poland (discussion)

Daniele Orsato in charge of his second EURO 2020 game: Spain - Poland. Comments about his performance can be posted in this discussion. 

UEFA EURO 2020 Match 24: Portugal - Germany (discussion)

Anthony Taylor will officiate Portugal - Germany and this will be his second game at EURO 2020. Discussion about his performance. 

UEFA EURO Analysis: Day Eight (SWESVK, CROCZE, ENGSCO)

A day decided by three penalty area decisions - Daniel Siebert instantly pointed to the spot, Carlos del Cerro Grande did too after an on-field review; Antonio Mateu Lahoz said no however in the British derby. Let's look deeper at them, and the wider performances, in this post.