Tuesday 3 August 2021

2021/22 UEFA Champions League - Third Qualifying Round (I)

Referee appointments for the third qualifying round of 2021/22 UEFA Champions League, first legs to be played on 3 and 4 August 2021.

Jesús Gil Manzano will be back at UEFA duties after Copa América experience

Tuesday 3 August 2021

19:00 CET - Malmö (Eleda Stadion)
Malmö FF (SWE) - Rangers FC (SCO)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Paweł Sokolnicki (POL)
Assistant Referee 2: Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL)
Fourth Official: Tomasz Musiał (POL)
UEFA Referee Observer: Herbert Fandel (GER)
UEFA Delegate: Iva Olivari (CRO)

19:00 CET - Prague (Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena)
AC Sparta Praha (CZE) - AS Monaco FC (FRA)
Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Lee Betts (ENG)
Assistant Referee 2: Constantine Hatzidakis (ENG)
Fourth Official: David Coote (ENG)
UEFA Referee Observer: Alain Hamer (LUX)
UEFA Delegate: Danilo Filacchione (ITA)

20:00 CET - Cluj-Napoca (Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu)
CFR 1907 Cluj (ROU) - BSC Young Boys (SUI)
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Allard Lindhout (NED)
UEFA Referee Observer: Stávros Tritsónis (GRE)
UEFA Delegate: István Huszár (HUN)

20:00 CET - Eindhoven (Philips Stadion)
PSV Eindhoven (NED) - FC Midtjylland (DEN)
Referee: Sergey Karasyov (RUS, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Igor Demeshko (RUS)
Assistant Referee 2: Maksim Gavrilin (RUS)
Fourth Official: Vladimir Moskalyov (RUS)
UEFA Referee Observer: Miroslav Tulinger (CZE)
UEFA Delegate: Eduard Kindle (LIE)

20:00 CET - Genk (Luminus Arena)
KRC Genk (BEL) - FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
Referee: Anastásios Sidirópoulos (GRE, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Polychrónis Kostarás (GRE)
Assistant Referee 2: Lázaros Dimitriádis (GRE)
Fourth Official: Ángelos Evangélou (GRE)
UEFA Referee Observer: Stéphane Lannoy (FRA)
UEFA Delegate:
Delegate Trainee: Stijn Hutsebaut (BEL)

21:00 CET - Piraeus (Stádio Geórgios Karaïskákis)
Olympiakós FC (GRE) - PFC Ludogorets 1945 (BUL)
Referee: Robert Madden (SCO, 1Cat)
Assistant Referee 1: David Roome (SCO)
Assistant Referee 2: Alan Mulvanny (SCO)
Fourth Official: Craig Napier (SCO)
UEFA Referee Observer: Jan Willem Wegereef (NED)
UEFA Delegate: Ádonis Prokopíou (CYP)

21:00 CET - Belgrade (Stadion Rajko Mitić)
FK Crvena zvezda (SRB) - FC Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA)
Referee: Ovidiu Alin Hațegan (ROU, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Radu Adrian Ștefan Ghinguleac (ROU)
Assistant Referee 2: Sebastian Eugen Gheorghe (ROU)
Fourth Official: Andrei Florin Chivulete (ROU)
UEFA Referee Observer: Antonio Damato (ITA)
UEFA Delegate: Róbert Birgir Agnarsson (ISL)

Wednesday 4 August 2021

19:00 CET - Moscow (Otkrytiye Bank Arena)
FC Spartak Moskva (RUS) - SL Benfica (POR)
Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP, Elite) Srđan Jovanović (SRB, 1Cat)
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (ESP)  Uroš Stojković (SRB)
Assistant Referee 2: Roberto Alonso Fernández (ESP) Milan Mihajlović (SRB)
Fourth Official: Javier Alberola Rojas (ESP) Novak Simović (SRB)
UEFA Referee Observer: Vladimir Antonov (MDA)
UEFA Delegate: Orxan Hüseynzadə (AZE)

20:00 CET - Zagreb (Stadion Maksimir)
GNK Dinamo (CRO) - Legia Warszawa (POL)
Referee: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (ESP, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Pau Cebrián Devís (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Roberto Díaz Pérez del Palomar (ESP)
Fourth Official: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP)
UEFA Referee Observer: Gylfi Þór Orrason (ISL)
UEFA Delegate: Per Svärd (SWE)

20:00 CET - Budapest (Groupama Aréna)
Ferencvárosi TC (HUN) - SK Slavia Praha (CZE)
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (ESP, Elite)
Assistant Referee 1: Ángel Nevado Rodríguez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Javier Martínez Nicolás (ESP)
Fourth Official: Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos (ESP)
UEFA Referee Observer: Sokol Jareci (ALB)
UEFA Delegate: Jovan Šurbatović (SRB)
Delegate Trainee: Tibor Vámos (HUN)
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  1. Chefren1 August 2021 at 07:20

    Fandel, former committe member, for Marciniak seems the most important observer of this set. In Ferencvárosi TC (HUN) - SK Slavia Praha (CZE) Tibor Vámos, former Kassai's AR in the historical trio, will make practice to become a UEFA delegate.

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    1. Mlacko1 August 2021 at 09:28

      Glad to see Marciniak back! Hope he recovered from last year and to see his best!

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  2. Chiagozie1 August 2021 at 09:38

    Good match for Robert Madden also having the fact that the Elite referee from Scotland will be doing a Europa League game!!!

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  3. Chiagozie1 August 2021 at 09:44

    Any update on Oliver’s regular assistants???? And in previous years we begin to see the Elite referees from the playoff stage but I think because of the conference league the committee has to use a lot more referees this year

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    1. Chefren1 August 2021 at 10:16

      Yes Chiagozie, reason for such early appointments of Elite referees is mostly Conference League, the latter becomes the former Europa League, so Champions League can be handled even in this round by Elite. Europa League turns in a middle way between Champions and Conference League.
      About the assistant referees, given that in preliminary rounds before play off there is the chance to appoint NO FIFA officials, all choices are open, so we can't say anything.
      The regular trio have always started to be appointed from CL play off in recent seasons.

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  4. matei143 August 2021 at 18:51

    For me it's a surprise that a high-rated referee like Makkelie get a martch in UCL in such an early phase. The others appointments of Elite referees have a judtified reason after Euro but Makkelie's presence here suprised me.

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    1. Unknown3 August 2021 at 19:29

      All high ranked elite refs are appointed for CL round 3, either 1st leg or 2nd leg (except for Brych)

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    2. Chefren3 August 2021 at 19:31

      Yes, @Known is right, almost nobody is missing, and remember that with Kuipers now and Brych in a few months retirements, the pool of Elite referees ia about to change.

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    3. CWY21903 August 2021 at 19:31

      Why is Makkelie any different than the other Euro refs working today or next week (Cakir, Soares Dias, Vincic, Turpin, Taylor and Orsato)?

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    4. matei144 August 2021 at 08:23

      Because he had more games than others and his last apparence, not very long time ago, ended with a big scandal.

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    5. Sam4 August 2021 at 17:39

      It is extremely common to appoint high-rated referee in early phase. The same happens every season

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  5. Chefren3 August 2021 at 19:30

    Orel Grinfeeld has been assigned to Ludogorets - Olympiakos, second leg (10 August).
    Interesting that his appointment has been the last to be made.
    They were waiting for his return from Olympic tournament, very likely they had to wait for the performance in his second game.
    So he should be already travelling to Europe now.

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  6. Euro Soccer Ref3 August 2021 at 19:32

    Last minute change

    FC Spartak Moskva (RUS) - SL Benfica (POR)
    Referee: Srđan Jovanović (SRB, 1Cat)
    Assistant Referee 1: Uroš Stojković (SRB)
    Assistant Referee 2: Milan Mihajlović (SRB)
    Fourth Official: Novak Simović (SRB)

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    1. Chefren3 August 2021 at 20:06

      Interesting, del Cerro Grande was planned since a very long time for this game in Russia, it had been the first known appointment with Hategan. Hope everything is fine for him.

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    2. Unknown5 August 2021 at 01:03

      UEFA: The Spanish referees were in close contact with a person who may have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, so UEFA took precautions and recalled them from the match.

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    3. Chefren5 August 2021 at 07:11

      Thanks for the info, I knew that indeed in such situations, UEFA acts always in this way. It is good, but a pity for the officials who could have handled the game!

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  7. Euro Soccer Ref3 August 2021 at 19:47

    Some seconds before the Stal Mielec - Piast Gliwice game in Ekstraklasa, the producer as always showed a VAR booth. It could be seen that Tomasz Listkiewicz, Szymon Marciniak's regular AR, in this game as AVAR, had Olympics on his smartphone in front of him... Very unprofessional if you ask me.

    https://streamable.com/ic0sr5

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    1. Chefren3 August 2021 at 21:40

      Hopefully he turned everything off at the kick off, but indeed I must agree, not professional, not the right way to start to "be in the game".

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  8. Chiagozie3 August 2021 at 19:57

    Since Brych is missing, can we say he might get the Super cup appointment?? Just like last year when Taylor had it, he wasn’t involved in the appointment of the UCL play off last year ….

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    1. MdN3 August 2021 at 20:50

      Yes, we can. I think 90% Brych, 10% Hategan/Karasev.

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  9. Referee 123 August 2021 at 21:24

    Sidiropoulos 65' with YC for Shakhtar but IMO RC would be better choice.

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  10. Matio3 August 2021 at 21:37

    Do you know news about Marciniak performance ?

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    1. PolandRef4 August 2021 at 01:43

      Extensive abbreviation Malmo-Rangers (Marciniak)
      Good stamina and overall YC Positioning??? (5:20)
      Generally there is a big smile (7:50)

      https://youtube.com/watch?v=kQFDurTWu5w&feature=share

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  11. Jonas3 August 2021 at 22:19

    Makkelie gave 8(!) minutes of added time im Cluj (against Young Boys Berne) Haven‘t watched the whole game but this long added time is because of time wasting only - no longer stoppages for VAR, injuries etc. Amazing statement by the referee if you ask me! And btw Berne scored the equaliser although in 90+2‘

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    1. matei143 August 2021 at 22:27

      It was way too much. 5-6 minutes maximum. But the equaliser came in 90+3 so no problem for Makkelie in press.

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    2. Unknown3 August 2021 at 22:37

      8 min. was spot on! Romanian started time wasting already in 1st half and continued in second half. Very negative way of playing by home team and very good that the referee recognized and acted against that! By the way Romanian goalkeeper was treated for injury in the final stages of the match, which took some time as well.

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  12. M3 August 2021 at 22:37

    77'Clear penalty missed by Madden, elbow to the face.

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  13. Mlacko3 August 2021 at 22:49

    I saw that someone wrote Damir Skomina is retiring from refering?

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    1. Referee 123 August 2021 at 23:45

      According to Slovenian media it is true, he is retiring due to knee injury. Furthermore, they say he already became sports director of third league club Izola.

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  14. Nole3 August 2021 at 23:08

    Hategan in Belgrade with several mistakes. In very dangerous situation for Zvezda he whistled handball which didn’t occur - the ball clearly hit in the face attacker. Clear and obvious mistake. Also he missed several fouls and corner kicks that made players more nervous. Some correct cautions and correct second YC.

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  15. Unknown4 August 2021 at 00:15

    After the first Monaco goal Sparta Prague supporters allegedly showed racist behavior towards Tchouameni, the goal scorer. Referee Michael Oliver talked to Tchouameni, but no further action was taken and play restarted. If true, another case of despicable behavior, this time by the Czech fans

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  16. Unknown4 August 2021 at 08:40

    https://sportklub.n1info.si/nogomet/regionalne-lige-nogomet/slovenija-nogomet/skrivnostna-izolska-zgodba-damirja-skomine/

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    1. Chefren4 August 2021 at 09:11

      Good to hear, indeed the article yesterday wasn't clear.
      Let's wait for official communications, but based on what is reported there, no retirement and he will be back.

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    2. Anonymous4 August 2021 at 12:23

      Damir Skomina in his instagram stories “the news are not true, i am recovering and i will be back when time comes”

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  17. Dmitry4 August 2021 at 20:50

    Unfortunately, poor Jovanović today. Two handballs missed in the Spartak's penalty area - these fouls would have been whistled with VAR. Multiple other clear fouls missed including elbowings.

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    1. Chefren4 August 2021 at 20:51

      Can you report the minutes of the two handballs? Thanks!

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    2. M4 August 2021 at 21:18

      Agree with Dmitry, missed bookings and handballs, not the best night for Jovanovic.

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    3. Dmitry4 August 2021 at 21:20

      55' and 70'

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    4. Mikael W4 August 2021 at 22:15

      Thanks Dmitry, two interesting incidents.

      55' - https://streamable.com/6du3yv
      > Comparable to situation from TURITA at the EURO. Ball is expected by the defender whose arm is sticking out, enlarging his body surface, so despite hitting the arm more on the bicep, Milan Mihajlović should have shouted for a penalty in the comms kit.

      69' - https://streamable.com/gn4kuv
      > De facto impossible for the officials to assess (only AR Milan Mihajlović had any chance). And actually I like play on there, defender is making a normal football action and then a very obvious (but not deliberate!) handling occurs. I guess that non-refereeing people expect a penalty here though.

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    5. Forlan4 August 2021 at 23:10

      55' Supportable not to whistle IMO

      69' hard to tell, but if we consider the context, this handball really influenced the outcome of the action. It was accidental, but enlarging the body. For me a pk!

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    6. Unknown5 August 2021 at 01:18

      30', 55', 69'. Three handballs missed. Spartak players. No penalty given.
      33'. Handball. Spartak player. Penalty correctly not given.
      51'. First goal. Offside missed.

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    7. Whistle25 August 2021 at 10:08

      @Unknown
      For me, only one situation is punishable (30').
      69' Grey area

      Very demanding situation at the first goal. Look at that again. I think AR2 made very good decision.

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    8. Flip5 August 2021 at 11:31

      IMO
      55' Penalty for me. The defender makes a step with the right foot towards the ball and his left arm swings out; yet, I wouldn't say that the arm movement is justified by the step movement, because - despite having finished the step - the arm is kept in the position and enlarges the body surface quite significantly.
      69' Correct decision here for me. The defender makes a little jump and because of that raises his hand. He has his arm in this position even before the ball is near; his arm position can be justified by his normal football movement for me.

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  18. Dmitry4 August 2021 at 21:21

    Highlights are here but only one (55') of the two handball episodes is included
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu0YumRFhNU

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  19. Euro Soccer Ref4 August 2021 at 22:18

    I've been watching Mateu Lahoz in GNK Dinamo - Legia Warszawa. The way he copes with dissent is excellent. First dissent in the game and instant YC to #97DZG (27'). DZG Coach had something to say about referees, he's instantly warned. DZG team member sent off in the 76th minute of the game. Result? Nobody even tried to question referees' decisions.

    Otherwise, no issues with disciplinary control and foul detection. All cards correct, no mandatory cards missed. Dinamo's handball penalty appeal correctly turned down in 33'.

    However, the crucial decision is a play-on call at penalty incident in 90+1'. My gut feeling is it should've been given (stamp?) but I need to rewatch it carefully.

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    1. Forlan4 August 2021 at 22:51

      I watched the game live at the stadium.

      In general, good performance in an easy game and great faultless ARs. However, 2 situation were controversial.

      One was in the 1H when #21DZG was clearly pulled with 2 hands at 18m from the opponent box in promising attack. In the end "advantage" was given but the ball went away from the goal so it should have been whistled IMO.

      90+1' Crucial situation and possible pk for stamp missed. Lahoz was very calm but the way that the attacker fell down for me is mandatory PK or a YC for simulation. Since Lahoz didnt give anything, I had an impression that he was not completely sure about the situation.

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    2. Forlan4 August 2021 at 23:42

      Video of the two incidents:
      https://streamable.com/4k4o8j

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    3. Euro Soccer Ref4 August 2021 at 23:57

      Oh, yes, I forgot that scene when writing a comment. Of course, it should've been a FK and YC for holding. As for the penalty incident, it's a missed penalty unfortunately. :/

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    4. David5 August 2021 at 10:12

      I think both times no PK was right, good decisions by Lahoz IMO.
      90+1 I think no PK and noYC for simulation is the best option. There is contact on the side of the foot and if the PK was given, noVARint would be my preference. But the replays are not 100% conclusive.

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    5. Flip5 August 2021 at 11:41

      IMO
      1 - Hmm, the holding is too obvious to be ignored I think. FK+YC to be given, but does the holding continue inside the box? Very difficult scene - probably, Lahoz' (whose view is obstructed anyway) decision was the most 'harmless' one.

      2 - Play-on is supportable for me. The attacker realizes the contact on the side of his foot and falls mostly on his own accord, both feet swing back a bit excessively.

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    6. Forlan5 August 2021 at 12:37

      Another screenshot of 90+1'. I agree that it is a very challenging situation, but still with VAR I think it would have probably been an OFR. It is not only the side of the foot.

      https://ibb.co/NmwrQJQ

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  20. Mikael W4 August 2021 at 23:20

    Situation mentioned by Referee 12 from Sidirópoulos' game:

    65' - Reckless vs. Violent Conduct incident
    https://streamable.com/kcdydy

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    1. Referee 124 August 2021 at 23:37

      Thanks for the video, by watching it again I am more and more convinced it should be a RC.

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    2. David5 August 2021 at 10:15

      I also think it's a RC. More interesting question, should VAR intervene?

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    3. Flip5 August 2021 at 11:49

      No other opportunity but a RC for me. The orange player swings out his arm violently and hits his opponent in the face while he clenched his fist.

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    4. greek ref5 August 2021 at 15:49

      I agree with all the comments above. Clear RC IMO.

      I do wonder whether it was the FO or AR1 who suggested the YC.....

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  21. AAR15 August 2021 at 00:05

    Red card is clear.

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