Saturday, 5 August 2023

2023 FIFA Women's WC - Referee appointments for Round of 16

The appointments for Round of 16 at 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. 


Match 49 (Auckland)
5 August 2023, 07:00 CET
SWITZERLAND - SPAIN
Referee: Cheryl Foster (WAL)
Assistant Referee 1: Michelle O'Neill (IRL)
Assistant Referee 2:  Franca Overtoom (NED)
Fourth Official: Ivana Martincic (CRO)
Fifth Official: Sanja Rodak (CRO) 
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Fritz (GER)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel (NED)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Ella De Vries (BEL) 

Match 50 (Wellington)
5 August 2023, 10:00 CET
JAPAN - NORWAY 
Referee: Edina Alves (BRA) 
Assistant Referee 1: Neuza Back (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Leila Cruz (BRA) 
Fourth Official: Katia Garcia (MEX)
Fifth Official: Enedina Caudillo (MEX) 
Video Assistant Referee: Daiane Muniz (BRA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Nicolas Gallo (COL) 
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Mariana De Almeida (ARG) 

Match 51 (Sydney)
6 August 2023, 04:00 CET
NETHERLANDS - SOUTH AFRICA 
Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (JPN) 
Assistant Referee 1: Makoto Bozono (JPN) 
Assistant Referee 2: Naomi Teshirogi (JPN) 
Fourth Official: Oh Hyeonjeong (KOR)
Fifth Official: Park Misuk (KOR) 
Video Assistant Referee: Carol Anne Chenard /(CAN)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Abdulla Al Marri (QAT)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Sian Massey-Ellis (ENG) 

Match 52 (Melbourne) 
6 August 2023, 11:00 CET
SWEDEN - USA  
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (FRA) 
Assistant Referee 1: Manuela Nicolosi (FRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Elodie Coppola (FRA) 
Fourth Official: Casey Rebelt (AUS)
Fifth Official: Ramina Tsoi (KGZ) 
Video Assistant Referee: Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Tatiana Guzman (NCA)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Katrin Rafalski (GER) 

Match 54 (Brisbane)
7 August 2023, 09:30 CET
ENGLAND - NIGERIA
Referee: Melissa Borjas (HON)
Assistant Referee 1: Shirley Perello (HON)
Assistant Referee 2: Sandra Ramirez (MEX) 
Fourth Official: Emikar Calderas (VEN)
Fifth Official: Migdalia Rodriguez (VEN)
Video Assistant Referee: Armando Villarreal (USA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Drew Fischer (CAN) 
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Felisha Mariscal (USA) 

Match 53 (Sydney)
7 August 2023, 12:30 CET
AUSTRALIA - DENMARK 
Referee: Rebecca Welch (ENG)
Assistant Referee 1: Natalie Aspinall (ENG) 
Assistant Referee 2: Anita Vad (HUN) 
Fourth Official: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (CAN)
Fifth Official: Chantal Boudreau (CAN)
Video Assistant Referee: Nicolas Gallo (COL)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Juan Soto (VEN)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Mariana De Almeida (ARG) 

Match 56 (Melbourne)
8 August 2023, 10:00 CET
COLOMBIA - JAMAICA
Referee: Kate Jacewicz (AUS)
Assistant Referee 1: Kim Kyoungmin (KOR)
Assistant Referee 2: Joanna Charaktis (AUS) 
Fourth Official: Marta Huerta de Aza (ESP)
Fifth Official: Diana Chikotesha (ZAM)
Video Assistant Referee: 
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: 
Offside Video Assistant Referee: 

Match 55 (Adelaide) 
8 August 2023, 13:00 CET
FRANCE - MOROCCO 
Referee: Tori Penso (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Brooke Mayo (USA) 
Assistant Referee 2: Mijensa Rensch (SUR)
Fourth Official: Anna-Marie Keighley (NZL)
Fifth Official: Sarah Jones (NZL)
Video Assistant Referee: 
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: 
Offside Video Assistant Referee: 
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191 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 13:58

    Edina Alves Batista was already planned to round of 16. As Brazil is out, she might do a semi final this year to

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    1. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 14:05

      Or Final

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    2. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 14:08

      Lets hope she steps up her game, because when she is at her usual level ive seen from last years id dare to say she not even good enough for groupstage. Im prepared for a very rough match.

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    3. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 20:02

      Oh God no!
      Hopefully Brazil moves on.
      She continues to get assignments only because of her name, her country, and her CONMEBOL influencers.

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    4. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 01:33

      Well so much for that. I can already see it and it is cringe worthy. Alves Batista to the Final

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  2. Philipp S2 August 2023 at 14:26

    Predictions R16
    SUI-ESP: Monzul, Striletska (both UKR), Baranowska (POL), Foster (WAL) - Fritz (GER), van Boekel (NED), O'Neill (IRL)
    JAP-NOR: Alves, Back, Moreira (all BRA), Fortunato (ARG) - Muniz (BRA), di Iorio, de Almeida (both ARG)
    NED-RSA: Jacewicz (AUS), Kim (KOR), Charaktis (AUS), Penso (USA) - Irrati (ITA), Al Marri (QAT), Caudillo (MEX)
    SWE-USA: Reibelt (AUS), Tsoi (KGZ), Xie (CHN), Karboubi (MAR) - Soto (VEN), Gallo (COL), Jermoumi (MAR)
    ENG-NGA: Borjas, Perello (both HON), Ramirez (MEX), Calderas (VEN) - Villareal (USA), Hernandez, Porras (both ESP)
    AUS-DEN: Koroleva, Nesbitt, Mariscal (all USA), Carvajal (CHI) - Fischer (CAN), di Iorio (ARG), Vazquez (CHI)
    [COL-JAM]: Olofsson (SWE), Ratajova (CZE), Irodotou (CYP), Mukansanga (RWA) - Irrati (ITA), Martinez (ESP), Massey (ENG)
    [FRA-GER]: Staubli, Küng (both SUI), Kourompylia (GRE), Amedome (TOG) - Chenard (CAN), Gallo (COL), Boudreau (CAN)

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    1. usaref2 August 2023 at 14:43

      Reibelt?!!? She's SOOOOOO bad. C'mon. She was terrible at the intercontinental playoffs. She gets hit by the ball here. Needs multiple VAR interventions. If Reibelt is working at all in the KO stages, I'd be shocked. Nevermind being given what might be the most pressure-filled match of the round. Wow.

      I expect Frappart there, to be honest. But there are, of course, other options.

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    2. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 15:18

      There are 16 KO games if you count the third place game. Based on performance and reputation, I think the following referees will be retained and may be assigned to one or more of the KO matches.

      AFC: Jacewicz, Yamashita
      CAF: Mukansanga
      CONCACAF: Borjas, Beaudoin, Penso, Koroleva
      CONMEBOL: Carvajal, Fortunato, Alves
      OFC: Keighley
      UEFA: Foster, Frappart, Monzul, Olofsson, Welch, Staubli

      CONCACAF referees, to my mind, have performed at the highest level in this tournament. I have been surprised. Keeping two USA referees might be too much, though. UEFA referees, the usual top referees, have been inconsistent but also have had some top performers.

      Frappart and Monzul make my list because they are experienced referees that FIFA can call on if needed. Both have also performed well enough in the group stages. I think Alves makes it because of reputation, but I don’t think her performances warrant inclusion.

      For semi-final and final, I think the leading candidates are Carvajal, Borjas, Foster, Staubli, Yamashita, and Jacewicz (host country referee like Frappart in 2019). If Keighley performs well in her next assignment, she may also be in contention. Obviously the teams that advance may make one or more assignments unlikely.

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    3. Philipp S2 August 2023 at 17:17

      OK, on second thought, Reibelt probably isn't the best idea.
      The alternative in my prediction would be to swap her with Jacewicz.
      Or if you don't want her in R16, maybe
      NED-RSA: Borjas
      SWE-USA: Jacewicz
      ENG-NGA: Yamashita

      An UEFA referee is surely also possible in SWE-USA, I just thought, that 3 UEFA referees are enough in R16 and would rather work, where they are confed neutral.
      I had earmarked Frappart for the big JAP/NOR-SWE/USA QF and therefore left her out of R16.

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    4. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 06:21

      Mexican referee Hernandez ended his 2022 FIFA Arab Cup participation after he blocked a shot. Reibelt's action should have the same outcome despite being from the host nation.

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  3. Chefren2 August 2023 at 15:21

    Penalty whistled by Carvajal in South Afica - Italy:
    https://streamable.com/gsi08f

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  4. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 15:23

    🇯🇵 Japón vs Noruega 🇳🇴
    A: Edina Alves 🇧🇷
    A1: Neuza Back 🇧🇷
    A2: Leila Cruz 🇧🇷
    4ta: Katia Garcia 🇲🇽
    5ta: Enedina Caudillo 🇲🇽

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  5. Arbitre Anglais2 August 2023 at 15:34

    IMO Alves appointment can only possibly be usual politics and is not deserved on performance principle. Even looking just at Comebol, Fortuna and Carvajal much stronger and, if either of those out, it’d be outrageous. Presuming all 16 KO games are not done by different people (and third place will probably be a political token appointment, CAF?), there will be much better referees missing out.

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  6. diego6122 August 2023 at 17:45

    My predictions:
    SWE-USA: Jacewicz
    NED-RSA: Penso
    ENG-NIG: Yamashita
    SWI-SPA: Olofsson
    AUS-DEN: Beaudoin

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  7. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 18:43

    No need two american referee.

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  8. ref1232 August 2023 at 19:17

    Esther Staubli: one of those refs at this WC who always has everything under her control, know how to read a game and has by far one of the best foul detection. You can always count on her, as she showed it once again today. But nevertheless, with her great assistant Küng and Rafalski who did a great job as well.

    Would be a perfect career highlight, as she is already 43 years old

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    1. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 21:13

      The question is: Do they plan for the fourth time in a row an UEFA referee for WC final?
      2011: Steinhaus
      2015: Monzul
      2019: Frappart

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    2. diego6122 August 2023 at 21:18

      I think that if they want to break that "rule", this year is the one: Yamashita, Jacewicz, Keighley, Alves, Borjas and why not Beaudoin have the chance

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    3. ref1232 August 2023 at 21:24

      I would be totally down for a new confederation to referee the final. I think the performances of the 1/8 and 1/4 performances will decide if a new confederation will get the final :)

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    4. Elliot2 August 2023 at 22:14

      In my opinion after what I've seen so far three final candidates should be Jacewicz, Borjas and Staubli

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    5. smala0173 August 2023 at 11:11

      I don't think we should expect the see Beaudoin in the knockout stages. She had some big misses in each of her games.

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  9. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 19:58

    There have been some BAD referees. But Mukansanga is by far the worst of worst. There is no other excuse for her other than the fact that she is from CAF. And CAF has little else to offer.
    I would choose Karboubi or Amedome over Mukansanga 10 out of 10 times.

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    1. Anonymous2 August 2023 at 23:56

      Then you must be delusional

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 01:49

      I’d agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong. So, feed your own ego, I'm busy.

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  10. Chefren2 August 2023 at 22:07

    Panama - France, Laura Fortunato

    36' First Penalty for handball
    https://streamable.com/cqa9oq
    Clearly the first handball in focus, the second was not punishable in my opinion, I think she waited the end of action. For me, in case of second handball punished, VAR could have intervened, but the only argument in favor of backing referee's decision is indeed the movement of the arm, I read Philipp's opinion and I agree (the action by arm can give a small clue of looking for the ball, but without a real evidence), still the position is close to body so for me better to play on.

    49' Second Penalty for handball after OFR
    https://streamable.com/bmyyiv
    Correct and clear call, in my opinion the touch by French player before doesn't change the situation, still arm in a very punishable position. Referee definitely in trouble with the announcement after OFR. Looked like she wanted to go at a certain point without saying anything.

    63' Third Penalty, retaken because kicked before the whistle, don't know why player did that
    https://streamable.com/8zunyh

    Very good performance on crucial situations, the second handball was hard to see, best positioning in the other two incidents

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 03:09

      At the ground did sound very much like there was a whistle already on the Panama penalty

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  11. CWY21902 August 2023 at 23:45

    There's a good chance the US won't get past Sweden and Japan. Why does all the non UEFA lists rule out someone like Penso?

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 02:06

      Most of these people are incapable of looking outside of UEFA. The only other confederation they give any credibility to is CONMEBOL. The rest of the world are "lesser-thans" in their eyes. Only there because FIFA is an international organization.
      It's a huge blow to their egos when those "other" referees do well. Which is an accomplishment because unlike their UEFA counterparts, they're held to a higher standard by them. When the "others" are bad, the onslaught of criticism is immense. But when it's a UEFA referee, excuses and words of encouragement are all that can be seen.
      That's why Penso (who has been great) isn't getting her due credit from these pseudo referee "experts".

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 04:16

      Maybe CONMEBOL just has more powers inside FIFA and the ref committee..

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    3. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 06:25

      Do not forget that Seitz (USA) is the boss of FIFA women's refereeing, so Penso (USA) might have more chances than expected.

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    4. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 08:25

      Yes true, in women football CONCACAF officials have probably more chances to be in the final than in the men WC.
      I definitely think it will be a CONCACAF or CONMEBOL final referee this WC

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  12. diego6123 August 2023 at 02:05

    Cheryl Foster for SWI-SPA, Martincic as fourth official

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 11:58

      It seems clear that Martincic has been planned only as reserve with poor performance of Lehtovaara help her.

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 12:51

      But whyyyy? I find Martincics one of the best.

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    3. Chefren3 August 2023 at 13:30

      Yes, indeed at this point we can say she was planned as reserve, but very strange to be honest... then Huerta de Aza or Lehtovaara with only one assignment allowed her to get a game.

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  13. Chefren3 August 2023 at 11:36

    Possible penalty in Jamaica - Brazil, very quick check by VAR. No further replays to judge better.
    https://streamable.com/b7ybz4

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  14. Philipp S3 August 2023 at 12:55

    Soft penalty for Morocco, but nothing for VAR, I think.

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 14:12

      Not soft at all

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 19:52

      Soft?????
      Let me shove you in the back with force, then we'll see if you still think it's soft.
      Some of you guys are straight up delusional as referees. Or are what I would refer to as "butchers". Because your matches (If you are or ever were an actual referee) probably end up becoming bloodbaths not football matches.

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  15. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 13:26

    Offside goal GER after VAR check. Difficult to see for AR1 because she can‘t see Popp‘s position behind Schüller.

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    1. Chefren3 August 2023 at 14:07

      https://streamin.me/v/d471719c
      WOW never seen something like that, incredible assist, a pity about the offside :D

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  16. Ref_17073 August 2023 at 13:57

    9‘ additional time in KOR-GER, however, after eight minutes, only two were played. Should be 15‘ at least after all…

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    1. Philipp S3 August 2023 at 14:08

      Positive, that it indeed were 16 minutes.

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    2. Ref_17073 August 2023 at 14:25

      True, time management was alright. Wasted time was sufficiently added. Nothing to complain about.

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  17. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 13:58

    KOR-GER: 9 minutes of extra time = 9 minutes of injury treatments for Korea

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  18. Chefren3 August 2023 at 14:03

    Particular to see an extremely crucial game like South Korea - Germany with only one yellow card issued. Even after Morocco goal, German team must score, should be a very tense game with many fouls, but this shows us in my opinion:
    1) how much different is women's football from men's one
    2) teams like Germany and also South Korea play in a very fair manner if compared to others. Had been another European team...
    Unless Keighley missed a lot of cards ;D

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 14:05

      Both! :)
      Very different from men’s football, but still it could be very different if it were other countries. Germany and Korea are very fair teams indeed

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    2. Ref_17073 August 2023 at 14:20

      One YC was missed for a German defender (foul not given). Despite that nothing major to report. Keighley won‘t be in focus after the match.

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  19. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 14:04

    A dejavu for Germany :)

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    1. Ref_17073 August 2023 at 14:22

      Indeed, Korea is not Germany‘s most loved opponent…

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    2. diego6123 August 2023 at 14:47

      Russia 2018...good memories :)

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  20. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 14:14

    What a proud moment for Referee Maria Caputi❤️, she had an amazing game, quite simple but very challenging, especially at the end

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    1. Mapet3 August 2023 at 14:39

      I zapped between the two matches and I agree with you. What I saw from Caputi was impressive

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 16:44

      Could you elaborate for those who watched the other game instead?

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    3. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 20:12

      Tutti Frutti was indeed "okayish". One thing I liked, was that she didn't allow Colombia to get away with most of their "bully ball" tactics. She correctly all by herself (others require VAR to do their job for them) spotted and whistled a PK for a clear push in the back.
      Too often she found herself interfering with active play. So, she should improve her positioning on the pitch.
      I get that she's young and has been "pushed" way too fast. But her youthful appearance still lacks a look of confidence.
      I didn't like her player management on the PK. She allowed the Colombian players to surround the penalty kicker as she was busy dealing with other Colombian players at the top of the penalty box. This is dangerous and could very easily lead to a confrontation. Clear the box first and move all players away from the penalty spot and the penalty taker.

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  21. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 16:51

    In general, would referees who are appointed fourth officials in Round of 16 get a game as referee in QF or SF or they are usually done with referee duties at that respective tournament?

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    1. Elliot3 August 2023 at 17:03

      Usually they're done

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 23:00

      Would that mean that Martincic and Garcia will not get another match as referees?

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  22. Chefren3 August 2023 at 17:27

    The penalty call in Morocco - Colombia, crucial for qualification:
    https://streamable.com/bracva
    I see this as penalty that very often is not whistled, but the action by defender is very clear and there aren't arguments to play on.
    Never soft, I think more than supportable, close to expected call, but at the same time not all people will agree.

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    1. xabi3 August 2023 at 17:52

      IMO very good decision by the italian. Clear push by the defender

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 19:58

      If you're of the mindset that this is not a crystal, clear PK.
      I hope that you never referee any of my teams nor would I like to be part of your referee crew.
      Having to explain why my center referee didn't whistle such a clear and obvious penalty, would be a nightmare and futile.

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    3. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:29

      sorry chefren, i understand your italian descent, as well as you understand my german background...first let me say, this penalty is no var stuff...then let me say, yes there is contact...yes there is a push...attacker she is already on her way down, putting her body infront of the defender...let me say this way: there are clearer penalties ;-) and in such a decider you can see the immaturity of her...big deciding matches like this need clear decisions...and pretty sure a more experienced referee would not have given this one...

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    4. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 04:05

      Penalty why not but it’s not one you want as a ref because it’s 75% clear. Not 100%. Anonymous at 19:58 is ridiculous.

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    5. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 14:17

      Soft penalty indeed, but nothing for VAR to do. Very few or no experienced refs gives that

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  23. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 20:16

    IFAB and FIFA should look into modifying the throw in rules. If you're unable to get a throw in onto the pitch you shouldn't be given a second chance. Morrocco did it quite a few times today in a manner that felt a lot like time wasting.
    The rules (NFHS) that govern High School soccer in the United States has had this rule in place for as long as I can remember.

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    1. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 04:03

      So because one team made a couple of weird throw-ins after 1000000000 other teams have done it correctly, you want a change?

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    2. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 09:43

      Not just solely based on this game. I am speaking in general. The field is enormous. If you can't manage to get the ball into play from a throw in. You don't deserve another attempt. It's a throw in, not rocket science. Get the ball on the field.

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  24. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 20:19

    I know that it's an impossible dream in FIFA competitions where they overly stress the "no cards" approach. But it would have been amazing if Caputti had cautioned the Colombian in the 79th minute for that horrendous dive.

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  25. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 20:26

    I reap, Maria Caputi was brilliant today ✊🏾🔥

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  26. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 20:42

    IMO Caputi's restart in the 87thminute was wrong.
    A Colombian player goes down and stays down in her penalty box after blocking a shot with her head in the 84th minute. The ball caroms off towards AR1 and Caputi doesn't blow her whistle to stop play until the ball lands outside of the penalty box as a Morrocco player is about to gain possession. Caputi restarted with a drop ball to the Colombian GK. But as I stated above, she didn't stop play until the ball was outside of the penalty box. So how can you restart with a drop ball to the Colombian GK? It should have been a drop ball to Morrocco at the spot where the ball was when she blew her whistle.

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    1. Philipp S3 August 2023 at 22:06

      No, if the last touch of the ball was in the penalty area, it's also a drop ball for the GK.
      This is directly stated in Law 8.

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  27. Chefren3 August 2023 at 20:58

    After Group Stage:

    Edina Alves Batista (2) Normal performances, already appointed to KO stage.
    Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (2) Some mistakes but also questionable VAR interventions, basically not enough for KO stage, maybe even more because there are stronger names in her confederation.
    Melissa Borjas Pastrana (2) Two very good appearances, the second one in my opinion was not at the same level of the first in terms of disciplinary control, but still by far above many other referees and big control of the players, expected in KO stage.
    Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (2) First game very easy, second game normal performance, quite challenging in second half. Can be enough for KO stage? Possible, knowing Collina, bue basically, due to lack of experience and other big names awaiting, her WC could end here.
    Maria Carvajal (2) The sending off in first game was "forgiven" by FIFA, I think. Very good second appearance, could be in KO stage.
    Laura Fortunato (2) Two good games, especially the second one in terms of crucial incidents, overall I think a bit better picture than the Chilean, maybe there can be a fight between them to get a game. For both referees, their national teams are not at KO stage.
    Cheryl Foster (2) Solid in two easy games, got already the reward in Round of 16. Let's hope to see more challenging stuff for the Welsh former player.
    Stéphanie Frappart (2) To be honest, she didn't convince me. First game OK, only minor mistakes, but second game definitely many things to be rewatched. Having already officiated the final she could be out from KO stage, but maybe a game due to her experience will be given. I think, in that case, not fully deserved based on her second appearance.
    Katia García (2) I can't say so much about her, as I didn't watch games.
    Bouchra Karboubi (2) Reached definitely the maximum she could. First game better, second game very poor performance, but two GS games at WC for a CAF official is a success, given the current situation...
    Anna-Marie Keighley (2) Only minor mistakes, rather regular appearances, ending an extremely crucial game without controversy, like South Korea - Germany, was surely something remarkable folr her. Can be in KO stage at least for one game, given also that she is from home country, but how FIFA started with her at this tournament (looked like a low profile), doesn't fully convince me. We will see.
    Katja Koroleva (2) Like the Mexican referee, I can't say too much. Didn't watch carefully.

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    1. Chefren3 August 2023 at 20:59

      Kateryna Monzul (2) A UEFA very big name, for me the penalty removed by VAR is not a mistake at all, but she has her style that doesn't help in calming down players. Nevertheless, she did better than Frappart and I expect her in KO stage.
      Salima Mukansanga (2) Not so poor like the Moroccan colleague from CAF, but still a sensation, watching her, that she is not the rising star described (attended Men's WC). Rather passive approach and lack of alertness in crucial moments, I wouldn't appoint her in KO stage,I think we can't exclude an assignment by FIFA (but basically, not expected).
      Hyeon-jeong Oh (2) A lot of troubles with offsides (but not her faults) and announcements, I think the decisive factor not allowing her to gain a KO stage game is the situation at the end of second game, wrong VAR intervention and she shouldn't have disallowed the goal.
      Tess Olofsson (2) Great performer in both games, maybe not the most challenging ones, but she showed to be ready to KO stage, definitely expected, but she has a problem with her national team being still in the tournament.
      Tori Penso (2) Regular games for her, but not challenging ones, I didn't watch Koroleva, as said, I think one of them will be US referee at KO stage, let's see.
      Casey Reibelt (2) The second game shouldn't allow her to get another assignment. Both the penalty after OFR and the mistake in 82' shouldn't have happened. Not expected in KO stage.
      Esther Staubli (2) Very good performances but in rather calm games. Expected in KO stage, given also her experience.
      Rebecca Welch (2) Similar to Staubli (but less experienced than the Swiss in FIFA), two rather normal games, expected in KO stage.
      Yoshimi Yamashita (2) She got a second game after the OFR in the first one, overall she has been very good, the feeling is that Collina considers her as the first among AFC officials, so expected in KO stage.
      Vincentia Amedome (1) She didn't get more after first game and I think the plan was just to give her a WC appearance, nothing more.
      Emikar Calderas (1) Unluckily for her, a poor performance didn't allow to get more. Expected early end of games as main referee.
      Marta Huerta de Aza (1) The most challenging game of WC, I think, many incidents to assess, but she didn't respond in the best possible way. A UEFA disappointment.
      Kate Jacewicz (1) Only one game but a big one: so this makes unlikely to see her out from KO stage, she is now the first referee likely to get a second game directly aftre group stage. The management seems very similar to Marciniak at Men's WC, including the assignments for big teams, but let's hope that Collina is not so predictable again, not for her, but just because this would mean WC final referee was already planned. Waiting for a second game.
      Lina Lehtovaara (1) Important mistakes didn't allow her to get second game, poor World Cup for the Finnish referee.
      Ivana Martinčić (1) For unknown reasons, reserve referee, already appointed again as fourth official, like it was in group stage, for a KO game. She got the spot in VIE - NED thank to other UEFA referees' poor performances.

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    2. Mathias Roels3 August 2023 at 21:53

      Thanks for the explanation, I completely agree with everything you said about the refs.
      A question: which of the VAR are the biggest contenders for the next round and final.

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    3. Philipp S3 August 2023 at 22:20

      Regarding VAR, it looks like Fritz, Gallo, Irrati, Muniz (probably only for Alves), van Boekel and some of the CONCACAF officials should have the best chances due to experience and previous games. All the others either had controversies or no games at all IIRC.
      In CONCACAF, it seems difficult to assess the order of their VARs based on the appointments, but probably Fischer has the best chances.

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    4. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:35

      Tatiana Guzman (NIC) seems to be the most experienced and trusted female VAR from CONCACAF.

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    5. Arbitre Anglais3 August 2023 at 22:47

      Very good summary. I’d only differ very slightly. Think there should be a KO place for both Carvajal and Fortunato as think they’ve both performed very well.

      I was really impressed with Keighley in both games and was surprised she originally only had one group game (was she planned for direct 1/8 as second game and needed to be moved or was done and given a last-minute reprieve?).

      I’m not a fan of planning to only give refs 1 game regardless - I thought Ametome (TOG) was ok and could’ve been given a second.

      Only saw Garcia in first game but wasn’t impressed - looked out of her depth and can only imagine her powerful federation saved her.

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    6. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 23:04

      If the CONMEBOL influence is anything like it was in Qatar. We'll definitely see all 3 referees (Alves Batista, Fortunato, and Carvajal) in the KO rounds.
      If their power is limited, it'll probably be Fortunato joining Alves Batista. Being from Argentina carries a lot more weight than being from Chile.

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    7. Philipp S4 August 2023 at 06:57

      @22:35: But Guzman hasn't worked since ENG-DEN and therefore only done 3 games in group stage.

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    8. Mathias Roels4 August 2023 at 11:09

      What strikes me is that Fritz - van Boekel - De Vries have worked together the most on this tournament. Or is there another VAR team that has worked together the most during the tournament?

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    9. Philipp S4 August 2023 at 12:01

      No, you should be right in that observation.
      They also worked on both games of Frappart and Staubli, so they have good chances to go far in the tournament.

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    10. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 22:49

      Disagree totally about Monzul ,poor referee who is only at these championships because of political reasons .Her game management is poor and only the restraint of the players has kept the games she referees managable

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  28. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:17

    OT:
    Definitely not a good time to be a German football fan. Big struggles and disappointments throughout the entire men's and women's teams. However, Germany has been through this in the past and managed to fix what was not functioning and become World Champions again.

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    1. Philipp S3 August 2023 at 22:21

      And unfortunately no referees ready to take that chance and go far in those tournaments (except EURO21).

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    2. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:33

      On the other hand, what a great time to be a fan of Morocco. The men's team with 4th place at the 2022 WC and the women advancing to the second round in their debut at a WWC.

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  29. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:46

    I'll say it now. The Jamaica v Colombia has a high probability of becoming the most physical and brutal match at this World Cup. The Referee Committee must be really smart in assigning the correct referee to this match. The match can easily turn into an ARG v NED WC 2022 type of match in which the referee is dismantled like Lahoz was.

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 22:59

      Shame that Batista is already planned. Give it to Monzul or Yamashita. The 2 other women closing their eyes to crystal clear cards. Cant wait ;)

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    2. smala0174 August 2023 at 08:32

      I agree with the original comment, it is not the most glamorous match but it will be a physical and challenging matchup, you need a really good referee there. Welch, Olofsson, and Jacewicz are three possibilities. I think it could be a good test for Jacewicz before the final, though her lenient approach in FRA-BRA is notable.

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    3. stezstyx4 August 2023 at 10:19

      Surely won't be Welch as the winners could face England in the next round?

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  30. Busy863 August 2023 at 23:00

    What means now 'fifth official'? what is she doing?

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    1. Anonymous3 August 2023 at 23:08

      IIRC, it is a standby AR. Just in case one of the AR's is unable to finish the match.
      The 5th Official can also become the 4th Official if the original 4th Official is forced to replace the referee.

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  31. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 04:02

    Doesn't matter if good perfomance.
    After all name value...

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  32. Chefren4 August 2023 at 08:22

    Well, the appointment of Frappart, one of the biggest game of women's football, like a final, is made just based on her name indeed.
    After the second performance other referees would have been out.
    And yes, at this point one must say... ok Huerta De Aza made 2 or 3 crucial mistakes at least, but Frappart did the same in second gam (penalty and missed foul before goal) but she gets that. Is that fair?
    Referee can be also treated based on their experience, I can't disagree, but if you so strict with crucial mistakes during a tournament with other officials, the difference of treatment comes out in a very unfair way. That's what I think. Having said that, I think that this is also an appointment for the media, since she is considered best woman referee at moment, for one of biggest games on paper... this is how it works.

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    1. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 08:32

      Not many other choices for this top game I guess. Big game requires a big name. However, the South Americans are not trusted enough?!

      Maybe Monzul was an option, but as she is neutral they may want to save her for a QF or SF.
      Makes sense to appoint experienced crews in the R16 if their countries are still active and expected to go far. The same can be said about Foster (can’t whistle England and has a Dutch AR). Possibly there is also room for either Olofsson or Welch in the R16.

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    2. smala0174 August 2023 at 08:37

      I agree with your comment in general Chefren, but I think you have Frappart’s games backwards. Second game was ok despite a few unfortunate key mistakes, but the first game was the worse in my opinion. In NOR-SUI she failed to recognize patterns of repeated fouling (particularly by SUI #11) and this causes the game to be out of her control. It was down to the good behavior of the players that it didn’t become chaos; in a harder game, Frappart would have been in big trouble.

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    3. Philipp S4 August 2023 at 08:57

      On the other hand, Yamashita in one of the on paper easiest R16 games. Maybe to protect her for the final, maybe as a consequence of some problems in NEDUSA.
      Strange, that she gets NED again so soon though. In male WC, we had some MD1/R16 duplicates, but no MD2/R16.

      For COL-JAM, Olofsson seems the logical candidate now, because the other three UEFA candidates had one of the teams already - although that apparently doesn't matter a lot...
      This would mean, probably ENG-NGA for Jacewicz and a hard battle for the two remaining games between several CONCACAF and CONMEBOL referees.

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    4. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 09:09

      Yamashita gets involve NED's game again? So strange!
      But I do not hate her whitsle.

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    5. smala0174 August 2023 at 13:06

      I disagree with your assertion that NED-RSA is one of the easiest R16 games. The Dutch were physics and difficult to referee in their two competitive group games. And South Africa aren’t angels either. Compared with teams like Norway, Japan, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, etc that practically referee themselves. And South Africa could well make it a competitive game, we’ve seen them perform well against Sweden. The only games that seem clearly “harder” in one sense of the word or another are SWE-USA and COL-JAM (for completely different reasons).

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    6. Anonymous4 August 2023 at 23:24

      NED - RSA
      I agree that this will not be the "easy" match that most are making it out to be. Without a doubt the Dutch are expected to win because they are obviously the more skilled and experienced team. But RSA isn't going to roll over and make it easy like Vietnam did. I foresee RSA being highly physical in order offset the skill difference. If the referee is not alert and allows RSA to get away with too much. The Dutch are also able to go blow for blow with other teams. We saw exactly this against the USA. Which is my biggest complaint against Yamashita getting the Dutch again. She of her own choosing allowed the USA - NED to deteriorate to foul fest it became. Personally, I hope that is goes poorly for her. So that hopefully finally FIFA will realize that no matter how well she executes their ridiculous directives. She just not that great of a referee. She's simply the female version Ryuji Sato. And we all know how terrible he is.

      SWE - USA
      The highly competitive nature of the match is what make it an attractive tie. With two equally skilled teams facing each other. The match could go one of two ways. The teams go out and focus on playing football making it easy on the referee. Or it can resemble the USA - NED match which had some football played but with a lot of chippyness and hard fouls.

      JAM - COL
      Colombia is clearly the more skilled team. With a ball possession style of play with an occasional long ball to its lone striker. On the other hand, Jamaica depends more on a physical and direct style of play. Colombia (much like France did) will attempt to make life hard for "Bunny" Shaw with continuous fouls in order to neutralize her size, speed, and power. The referee must be alert to this targeted fouling and deal with it accordingly and in a timely manner. Something that IMO, Carvajal failed to do in FRA - JAM.
      On the other hand, Jamaica will surely target Colombian "wonderkid" Linda Caicedo in an attempt to intimidate and slow down the dynamic player. Again, the referee must be alert to this and do what is necessary to protect the skilled player from the goons. On top of this, both teams have "bruisers" and "enforcers" that don't shy away from using excessive force in the challenges. All in all, whomever is the chosen referee, she will have her hands full for 90 minutes. Let's all hope that we don't end up with a "Lahoz" type of performance from the referee.

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  33. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 03:06

    🇦🇺 Australia vs Dinamarca 🇩🇰
    A: Rebecca Welch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    A1: Natalie Aspinall 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    A2: Anita Vad 🇭🇺
    4ta: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin 🇨🇦
    5ta: Chantal Boudreau 🇨🇦
    ·
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Inglaterra vs Nigeria 🇳🇬
    A: Melissa Borjas 🇭🇳
    A1: Shirley Perello 🇭🇳
    A2: Sandra Ramirez 🇲🇽
    4ta: Emikar Calderas 🇻🇪
    5ta: Migdalia Rodriguez 🇻🇪

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  34. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 03:09

    🇸🇪 Suecia vs Estados Unidos 🇺🇸
    A: Stephanie Frappart 🇫🇷
    A1: Manuela Nicolosi 🇫🇷
    A2: Elodie Coppola 🇫🇷
    4ta: Casey Reibelt 🇦🇺
    5ta: Ramina Tsoi 🇰🇬
    VAR: Massimiliano Irrati 🇮🇹
    AVAR: Tatiana Guzman 🇳🇮
    OVAR: Katrin Rafalski 🇩🇪

    🇳🇱 Países Bajos vs Sudáfrica 🇿🇦
    A: Yoshimi Yamashita 🇯🇵
    A1: Makoto Bozono 🇯🇵
    A2: Naomi Teshirogi 🇯🇵
    4ta: Oh Hyeonjeong 🇰🇷
    5ta: Park Misuk 🇰🇷
    VAR: Carol Anne Chenard 🇨🇦
    AVAR: Abdulla Al Marri 🇶🇦
    OVAR: Sian Massey-Ellis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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  35. Chefren5 August 2023 at 05:07

    Both expected appointments in Round of 16, now there are different options for the remaining games: Olofsson, Fortunato, Carvajal, Monzul among others... with one or even two or them directly to a quarterfinal game. I would surely expect a CONMEBOL crew in one of the two, maybe France - Morocco. Keighley still possible as well, but less likely than the previous names.

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 07:59

      For JAM - COL
      Carvajal - She should be out due to her unjust (in the opinion of many) sending off of Jamaican star player "Bunny" Shaw. And she's from CONMEBOL.

      Fortunato - She's the one I'd like to see assigned to the match. I think that she the best suited for it. But I think that her being from CONMEBOL will leave her out.

      Monzul - Please God no! Sure, she highly experienced. But her overly calm and blasé style isn't suited for what promises to be a fiery encounter. Add the fact that like some have mentioned. Her style seems to agitate and aggravate the players. Something this match definitely doesn't need.

      Olofsson - Probably the referee that will end up being assigned. TBH, I don't know much about her or her style. As I didn't watch either of her (2) matches. Maybe others can chime in as to why she well suited for this match.

      Mukansanga - If the Ref Comm absolutely has to give a CAF referee a knockout stage match. She's more than likely viewed as the most experienced referee from CAF.

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    2. Philipp S5 August 2023 at 09:23

      But what about Jacewicz? She normally should also get a game, so maybe her for COLJAM, after she already did the challenging FRABRA?
      Or there are some health problems explaining her absence - and maybe the change with Keighley on MD3.
      The CONMEBOL name for FRAMAR should be Carvajal, because Fortunato had FRA on MD3. Or this game goes to Keighley.
      Also not impossible to see another CONCACAF referee in FRAMAR.

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  36. Elliot5 August 2023 at 07:58

    Another easy, one-sided game for Foster, can't help but feel like her qualities get a bit wasted. For FIFA though, much harder to predict this time…

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  37. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 09:06

    Good news for Staubli though :) I don’t expect a UEFA referee in the final again. Perhaps Staubli could be saved for a semi-final (instead of Monzul).

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  38. Chefren5 August 2023 at 10:01

    Cheryl Foster is very lucky, but luck must be considered as a merit for a referee, committee will be happy :)

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  39. Elliot5 August 2023 at 11:28

    Missed YC for JPN #15 around 66' for a stamp. Not even a foul from Alves Batista

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  40. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 11:55

    Handball 90+5?! Alves never stopped the game until the next passage of play?!

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    1. Philipp S5 August 2023 at 19:10

      Impossible to say without replay - also possible, that it only hit her leg.
      But yes, surely there should have been a VAR check and the throw-in been delayed until it's over.

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  41. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 12:20

    Edina Alves Batista might be a referee for final. The committee might plan her already after this round 16. Apart from the yellow card she missed, she was brilliant

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 13:58

      Brilliantly blind for YC offenses (as always). If this wc is about the most overrated ref getting the final its between alves and yamashita. Especially since Monzul has already had the final 8 years ago.

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    2. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 19:05

      Brillianty blind, yes.

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  42. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 14:17

    As far as this tournament is concerned, the overrated is Frappart.

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  43. Anonymous5 August 2023 at 20:07

    One can only hope that Japan continues to advance. I wouldn't be able to stomach seeing Yamashita do the Final. My feelings are the same about Alves Batista.

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  44. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 00:20

    OT:
    Does anybody know if the people over at Arbitro Internacional ceased operations?

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  45. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 04:07

    🇫🇷 Francia vs Marruecos 🇲🇦
    A: Tori Penso 🇺🇸
    A1: Brooke Mayo 🇺🇸
    A2: Mijensa Rensch 🇸🇷
    4ta: Anna-Marie Keighley 🇳🇿
    5ta: Sarah Jones 🇳🇿

    🇨🇴 Colombia vs Jamaica 🇯🇲
    A: Kate Jacewicz 🇦🇺
    A1: Kim Kyoungmin 🇰🇷
    A2: Joanna Charaktis 🇦🇺
    4ta: Marta Huerta 🇪🇸
    5ta: DIana Chikotesha 🇿🇲

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 04:25

      I like Penso being assigned to that particular match. She is well suited for it.
      I don't have the same feeling in regard to Jacewicz. It's going to be a foul-fest with very few fouls whistled and many cards not shown.

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  46. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 04:08

    Credit to Martincic as it seems the matches where she is 4th official result in good officiating by first official. She has supported Yamashita, Borjas, Oh,

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  47. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 04:10

    Re. Martincic, and Karboubi and the welsh ref. They all seem to perform better with her than without.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 05:10

      The praise should be directed to the proper individuals. The actual referees on the pitch not a person holding a sign above their head off to the side of the pitch.

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:53

      Like I said here before she is totally coaching them. When she was in the picture you could see her replying things like (just send them out) she is simply the best referee just not so experienced but that is due to politics. In croatia women count less then men and don't get jobs in first division. That's the reality. But she is a gem!

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  48. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 05:06

    Won't call fouls or show cards but is nitpicky about S.A. player at kickoff. So aggravating!

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  49. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 07:59

    And again another random mixed pairing Welch-Gallo, Yamashita-Chenard, are these mixed appointment now become “normal” and can’t avoided? How about language barrier and culture differenciation in the context of how you can intervene referee on-field decision.

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  50. A6 August 2023 at 08:35

    So, it will be either Alves (BRA) or Penso (USA) for the final right? Both a 3rd game, they refereed some big countries, however predominantly teams that play in a fair manner. And no “stand-out” games if you get what I mean. No risky stuff.

    IMO a European referee (again) is impossible. Yamashita not good enough - and Japan can go far. I’m fearing that Jacewicz, the host country referee (e.g. 2019 Frappart) seems a bit more unlikely this time considering the lesser political powers of AU-NZ. Women football isn’t too popular ‘down under’. Can see her getting a SF or 3rd place game at most. Hope I’m wrong though!
    Let’s wait for Penso’s 3rd game and the USA team results…

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 08:45

      If they appoint Jacewicz, it is even more strange and ‘shady’. FIFA’s appointment strategy (1x Group - R16 - F) would be similar to Marciniak and Nyberg :)

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 10:12

      If FIFA looks at performance principle if somebody from COMNEBOL should get it its never Batista (who got already too much with her 1/8 final appointment) but carvajal or fortunato. For me the shortlist for the last 3 games waiting for some 3rd game performances should be: UEFA:Staubli/ Foster
      Comnebol: Carvajal/fortunato
      Concacaf: Penso/Borjas
      AFC:Jacewicz

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  51. Euro Soccer Ref6 August 2023 at 10:45

    OT

    Refereeing highlights of Dutch Supercup Feyenoord-PSV handled by Allard Lindhout

    https://we.tl/t-i0frx3qudG

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  52. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:33

    Get hit once in a match is bad enough. But to get hit twice. Your positioning on the field needs work.

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  53. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:40

    If I would have known that yet another UEFA team (Sweden) was going to be an utter disappointment. I would have DVR'd the match instead of staying up until 2am to watch it live.

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    1. Peter6 August 2023 at 14:29

      May I invite you to accommodate you in Austria until the final? Today's game in question started at 11 am CEST. ;-)

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:49

      Lucky you! hahaha
      Austria would definitely be nice. It's a country that I have yet to visit.

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  54. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:47

    Frappart with full control but foul detection not so good.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:50

      It's never been good.

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 12:54

      Also a couple of offside decisions were wrong

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    3. Elliot6 August 2023 at 13:09

      Is this a comment about this match or her entire career :)

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    4. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:16

      BOTH

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    5. smala0176 August 2023 at 13:54

      Other than perhaps one decision, the foul selection was consistent. Very lenient but consistent.

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    6. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:02

      I'd agree with you, but then we would both be wrong. Her allowing Ertz to get away with anything and everything for 119 minutes is not one decision. Finally cautioning her in the 119th minute was so pointless. And poor Blackstenious couldn't get a call all game long.

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    7. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:15

      And she was struck not once but TWICE by the ball. Positioning, positioning, positioning.

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  55. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:19

    YAWN!!!
    What a snooze-fest. Only one team showed up to play.

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  56. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:45

    What a drama in the end, no goal line technology?

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:47

      Wasn’t Frappart still need to show monitor gestur because it was VAR decision?

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:06

      It was a confusing $h!+ show.

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    3. smala0176 August 2023 at 15:43

      I believe it wasn’t a VAR decision, rather a GLT decision. Confusing situation.

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  57. Ecosse6 August 2023 at 13:47

    That was rather dramatic

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  58. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:48

    Strange body language from Frappart on final penalty decision. She shows the ”wash-out” sign which usually means ”no”. But allowing a goal is definitely not a ”no”. Weird.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:49

      Yes I agree confusing signal by Frappart, I think in such circumstances she must made tv in the sky and point to the middle before she blew final whistle.

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:50

      She signalled PSO was ended with her sign. But yeah, weird…

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    3. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:52

      I think if goal line work she didn’t need to wait the final whistle.

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    4. smala0176 August 2023 at 13:55

      Why not a verbal announcement there, it would have been the perfect place!

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    5. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:56

      It's the women's World Cup. Less cameras for VAR and less technology as a whole. Probably no "chip" in ball for goal line decisions like the men's tournament. If they had it her watch receives the signal instantly, she signals goal, and blows her whistle to end the match.

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    6. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 13:58

      Watched the replay now. She points at the middle, then looks att SWE#8 and says ”goal”. Then she gives the washout sign, stating PSO is over. Not very clear for TV audience, and probably not for spectators.

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    7. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:04

      When she pointed to the middle, I thought that she was telling the Swedish player to go back to midfield. If there was ever a need to vocalize the outcome of a VAR check. This was it!

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    8. Daniel Bailey6 August 2023 at 14:08

      I'm not convinced this was technically after a VAR check. The watch will have shown goal, so Frappart could have said goal and then check, but if she did that and it wasn't then it might have been difficult to stop any celebrations. Not making any decision til after the VAR had checked it fully given how close everything was, meant she could show one final decision, which was goal, then FT as usual

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    9. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:11

      So, the goal line technology is not good enough? Then why have it? If it can't be trusted.

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    10. Daniel Bailey6 August 2023 at 14:23

      It is good enough but after the error in the PL a couple of years ago now it is always checked with VAR in case of a serious error. It makes sense given it was the final penalty to just delay the goal award so that it could be confirmed

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    11. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:28

      Ah okay. It's good enough but can't be trusted because of one single error "a couple years ago". I got it now.

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    12. smala0176 August 2023 at 15:47

      Anonymous, the chip in the ball is not related to the goal line technology, the chip in the ball is an accelerometer that detects when the ball is touched.

      In terms of how the decision was reached, I guess what probably happened is Frappart and the AR got a signal on their watches pretty much right away that GLT said goal, but rather than announcing that right away I think they probably waited for VAR to verify the decision. I agree the signals and communication of the decision was very poor. I wish they used the verbal announcement!

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  59. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:04

    We got to see the goal line technology replay. Showed the ball just over the line. Closest of margins.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:09

      After what seemed like an eternity.
      FIFA is definitely using the budget friendly version of VAR and its associated technology for the women.
      Double standard.

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:23

      They are using chipped balls & GL tech in the watches + it also says GOAL GOAL GOAL in the comms. So her watch would've confirmed the goal by vibrating & flashing + she would've heard it in her ear ... all this before VAR got involved to check it. Maybe she got confused with VAR talking at the same time ??

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    3. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:30

      I expect better from FIFA's and UEFA's chosen one. After all she is the anointed "golden child" of women's refereeing. Isn't she?

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    4. Chefren6 August 2023 at 19:40

      As said, VAR must make a generic check on the GLT decision because it can happen the technology doesn't work. So this was the reason Frappart had VAR conversation even after GLT.

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  60. CWY21906 August 2023 at 14:31

    So basically the one time all tournament where the public announcement from the ref would gave been useful we don't get it.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:33

      BINGO!
      Even a broken English gaggle of words would have sufficed.

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    2. Daniel Bailey6 August 2023 at 14:35

      If VAR just confirmed the onfield decision then protocol wouldn't have allowed it unfortunately

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    3. Daniel Bailey6 August 2023 at 14:39

      They always wait to signal on the (potential) final penalty. Most common example is when it is saved to check goalkeeper on line!

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    4. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 14:43

      Sorry but in an unusual situation like this. Protocol goes out the window in the name of making everything clear to everyone. After all, would her making an announcement alter or affect the outcome of the match? NO

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  61. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 15:00

    Excellent job by Frappart overall, with great foul detection, though the match wasn't especially challenging. It is really up to the broadcaster to show the goal line reply of the final penalty, which mine didn't, and that would be the only thing to make the reason for Frappart's decision clear to me.

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 15:27

      Great foul detection? She missed 4-5 clear freekicks and a couple she whistled that there was no foul…

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  62. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 17:05

    How do people really rate Frappart as a top referee? Just because he is getting more Men games from UEFA now he’s best, even Rebbeca Welch is far better

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 17:07

      She’s best*, sorry for the term He

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  63. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 17:36

    Not best performance from Attwell so far, correct YC to Havertz but questionable YC to Alvarez, and then I think he could prevent Arteta YC if he booked Arsenal/City player in the first 5 minutes (I forgot who, but the commentators disagree with Attwell for not booked that player in early game)

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 17:36

      Sorry for off topic*

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    2. Daniel Bailey6 August 2023 at 17:40

      Alvarez kicked the ball away, that has consistently been a YC this weekend. In the past, harsh, but England have been clear that it will not be tolerated this season

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    3. M6 August 2023 at 17:52

      Alvarez needed to be booked when he booked Partey early in the match,so he had to book Alvarez to tie things up.

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  64. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 18:24

    frappart wasnt good enough today. Blow easy easy freekicks but missed big freekicks worst of all she told the swedish players where the Throw in should be but let usa go forward 10 m a lot of times. She should not referee more this tournament.

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  65. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 18:48

    For quarter finals, I predict Monzul, Staubli, Beaudoin and Carvajal / Fortunato (the other name could be the central ref for the third place game, with Mukansanga as additional option for that)

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 19:14

      Beaudoin is OUT.

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    2. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 19:34

      Do you have a list of referees who left?

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    3. Elliot6 August 2023 at 20:16

      Don't think there is any list of referees who is out but if we should read into how FIFA normally makes appointments, if you're a 4th official in a R16 game you're not getting any more appointments as head referee

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  66. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 18:57

    Does Olofsson get any match in the quarterfinals perhaps

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    1. Elliot6 August 2023 at 20:18

      If it was only based on performance in this tournament she should but we all know it isn't and there are other factors to take into account like Sweden also being there and the fact that she's only 35 and this her first WC. So I'm not sure

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  67. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 19:19

    Prediction Quarter Finals: Monzul, Fortunato, Olofsson, Koroleva.

    Prediction Half Finals: Staubli, Jacewicz

    Final: Alves or Borjas

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 19:37

      I also expect Yamashita in the final if Japan is eliminated

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    2. diego6126 August 2023 at 19:40

      My prediction:
      SPA-NED: Monzul
      JAP-SWE: Mukansanga
      AUS/DEN - FRA/MAR: Fortunato
      ENG/NIG - COL/JAM: Staubli

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    3. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 21:12

      Hope not muksanga for Sweden-Japan She was very bad in Sweden-Argentina

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    4. Chefren6 August 2023 at 21:22

      I think no CAF anymore, otherwise one African referee would have got a Round of 16, the reward for the confederation seems to be only the appointment of an assistant referee as fifth official in a game.
      But there will be third place game and I think maybe there the referee from Rwanda could be in charge...

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  68. Chefren6 August 2023 at 20:20

    Asking a previous question ,in NED - RSA there was Dagmar Damková (FIFA refereeing committee member) at stadium for the Japanese crew. I don't know how many committee's members are there, but they are the observers for some (all?) games.

    Let's remember the committee:

    Chairman: Pierluigi Collina (ITA)
    Deputy chairman: Hany Taleb AL RAEESI (QAT)

    Members

    An Yan LIM KEE CHONG (MRI)
    Dagmar DAMKOVA (CZE)
    Enrique CACERES (PAR)
    Kevin STOLTENKAMP (NZL)
    Michelle PYE (CAN)
    Neil POLOSO (SOL)
    Nicola RIZZOLI (ITA)
    Noumandiez DOUE (CIV)
    Roberto ROSETTI (ITA)
    Shamsul MAIDIN (SIN)
    Wilson SENEME (BRA)

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    1. Anonymous6 August 2023 at 20:28

      Croatian Football Federation confirmed before the World Cup that along with Martincic and Rodjak-Karsic, Lada Rojc is working as AR instructor there. I remember she was several times appointed as Referee Observer for Intercontinental play-offs I guess she is also being appointed as observer in Australia and New Zealand.

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