tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post6038172183927805751..comments2024-03-29T15:49:30.824+01:00Comments on Law 5 - The Referee: Néstor Pitana in charge of WC final Law5TheRefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12274952933938429751noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-36698505125584144932018-07-15T09:14:05.171+02:002018-07-15T09:14:05.171+02:00https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/world-cup/news/20...https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/world-cup/news/2018-world-cup-final-kits-croatia-back-in-checkered-jersey-france-lives-up-to-les-bleus-nickname-with-uniform-combo/Mapethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565195031613602309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-50100172058542224962018-07-14T01:17:06.567+02:002018-07-14T01:17:06.567+02:00Agreed Victor! Heber stepped on the pitch at didn&...Agreed Victor! Heber stepped on the pitch at didn't care that it was a Final or a group stage match. He was the same referee that he always was. He can never be nor will he ever be accused of being a "sell out". Like today's "modern" referee's who are willing to sell their souls in order to please the corporate entities that have way too much control over football."Dynamic Personality"???https://www.blogger.com/profile/12226532506224089738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-29452005883079387812018-07-13T19:48:53.329+02:002018-07-13T19:48:53.329+02:00I would like to tell something about ref kits in t...I would like to tell something about ref kits in the final. It is not excluded that they cant wear red kits, look at match france croatia 1998.god. Ref was in red kits.Ref Fothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047225478173811243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-18353520508156497032018-07-13T14:33:32.033+02:002018-07-13T14:33:32.033+02:00Two correct red cards and he really enjoyed the ma...Two correct red cards and he really enjoyed the match. Typical south american match.VGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143796083259937842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-44257678084498566792018-07-13T05:27:00.122+02:002018-07-13T05:27:00.122+02:00I only ever saw Heber Lopes referee at the 2016 Co...I only ever saw Heber Lopes referee at the 2016 Copa America... and we all know how that went :(Soccer Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273181415181460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-53009182555169578512018-07-13T01:19:02.959+02:002018-07-13T01:19:02.959+02:00I expected Ricci/Faghani. So if Ricci was really i...I expected Ricci/Faghani. So if Ricci was really injured thus solution is just logical. Alternative would have been Faghani/Diedhiou but I think they wanted to choose the lower risk. And no doubt that even Pitana deserves it. So I am ok with that!Andrasch Neunerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962435118692343437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-89286653677384274292018-07-13T00:32:51.139+02:002018-07-13T00:32:51.139+02:00That's a nice and unique point of view... Inte...That's a nice and unique point of view... Interesting to hear... To be honest, I haven't seen enough of him to judge him! Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-84878286547337014512018-07-13T00:32:11.969+02:002018-07-13T00:32:11.969+02:00Heber Lopes was also one of my favorites. Many did...Heber Lopes was also one of my favorites. Many didn't like him. Oh well.<br />But at least with Heber Lopes everybody involved knew exactly the type of referee that you were getting. He was never wishy washy or flip floppy in regards to his application of The Laws of the Game. And he unlike many "modern" referee's never "sold himself out" to benefit the spectacle."Dynamic Personality"???https://www.blogger.com/profile/12226532506224089738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-50475470196744634612018-07-13T00:30:33.471+02:002018-07-13T00:30:33.471+02:00Yes. Very unique and passionate referee who dared ...Yes. Very unique and passionate referee who dared to be who he wanted to be. VGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143796083259937842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-1680347624356655702018-07-13T00:28:12.682+02:002018-07-13T00:28:12.682+02:00Not sure if I would be so harsh on the appointment...Not sure if I would be so harsh on the appointment, but what you say about FIFA politics scenario of course is quite true!Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-40322465885225268092018-07-13T00:14:37.776+02:002018-07-13T00:14:37.776+02:00That is a very good point. If you take into consid...That is a very good point. If you take into consideration the entire 2018 World Cup cycle and all the events in which these referee's officiated in to include at the World Cup. Pitana's overall body of work has more than likely been better than the other candidates. No major controversies come to mind and he's remained fit without missing any time for injuries."Dynamic Personality"???https://www.blogger.com/profile/12226532506224089738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-47915363894822785222018-07-13T00:05:20.285+02:002018-07-13T00:05:20.285+02:00Totally unfair wc final appointment from FIFA. Ope...Totally unfair wc final appointment from FIFA. Opening match, 3 ko matches and wc final. Its like there s no other referee in the world. He is not that Good, sorry. We will sene this at sunday. Also what is the relationship between conmebol and fifa. Opening match, 2 gf, one sf, and the final. 3/5 pitana. Is he going to be fifa-ref committe member soon?<br />Sorry for faghani and diedhiou. They deserved more but this is fifa, everything is about the politics. john oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837155356778199891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-47509746654655517712018-07-12T23:55:39.615+02:002018-07-12T23:55:39.615+02:00@Chefren The 5th official is Erwin E.J. Zeinstra :...@Chefren The 5th official is Erwin E.J. Zeinstra :) Please correct the info in the post! :)Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-60896345687915051932018-07-12T23:53:54.849+02:002018-07-12T23:53:54.849+02:00I shared a suggestion on what could've been do...I shared a suggestion on what could've been done better with the management in this context in the next thread... Please do have a look :)Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-45884114048529699622018-07-12T23:52:19.047+02:002018-07-12T23:52:19.047+02:00Héber Lopes was your favourite? :o Wow :oHéber Lopes was your favourite? :o Wow :oSohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-42237939048086331032018-07-12T23:27:05.474+02:002018-07-12T23:27:05.474+02:00In 2004 Collina wore black in the semi final and t...In 2004 Collina wore black in the semi final and the Greek keeper also had black. Is it such a big issue nowadays. Im sure they will wear yellow or green this time aroundParTime13https://www.blogger.com/profile/04403555811307037996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-32947305059590177502018-07-12T23:20:00.523+02:002018-07-12T23:20:00.523+02:00As a fan sure. After the 2014 WC I noticed him. An...As a fan sure. After the 2014 WC I noticed him. And after Héber Lopes retired Pitana became my favorite.VGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143796083259937842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-8840534399660828152018-07-12T23:15:10.465+02:002018-07-12T23:15:10.465+02:00Back in the day we had 1 UEFA (in 94) vs. 4 non-UE...Back in the day we had 1 UEFA (in 94) vs. 4 non-UEFA (in 82, 86, 90 and 98).<br />Not so much balance either. Belqola was the only one of them who wasn't a big name already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-80776968574243883232018-07-12T23:11:15.770+02:002018-07-12T23:11:15.770+02:00To put it better, I must write it as Björn Kuipers...To put it better, I must write it as Björn Kuipers ends the tournament with most involvements in matches (4 as main referee and 3 as 4th official)... Matchday 1 (Main referee), Matchday 2 (Main referee), Matchday 3 (4th official), Round of 16 (Main referee), Quarter-final (Main referee), semi-final (4th official) and Final (4th official)... Not a bad end of the tournament for the Dutchman... Of course money is a primary thing here but that comes as a direct consequence of getting appointed to more games and hence I mentioned it!Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-60964299537892166212018-07-12T23:07:07.846+02:002018-07-12T23:07:07.846+02:00And for sure he was one of the prime candidates fr...And for sure he was one of the prime candidates from much before the tournament... Very favourite in the FIFA circles and always steady and safe pair of hands in whatever opportunity he got in FIFA games... The appointment is not surprising by any means!Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-24318473448531426072018-07-12T23:05:19.690+02:002018-07-12T23:05:19.690+02:00Congratulations... Must be a very proud moment as ...Congratulations... Must be a very proud moment as a fan :)Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-47241074452823413712018-07-12T23:04:34.139+02:002018-07-12T23:04:34.139+02:00@Rik It's just an observation... Not what he n...@Rik It's just an observation... Not what he needs or doesn't need!<br /><br />@Peter Or maybe Anthony Taylor? :D Anyway I am starting to cheer for Michael Oliver already then!<br /><br />@Victor Point 1 is none of the UEFA referees were considered for the final as it was politically not possible this time... Point 2 is that it's not a rule that everyone has to agree with FIFA, I feel Ricci, Faghani, Kuipers, Mazic, Cakir all showed equally strong, if not better, performances as Pitana! I know you are his big fan and I congratulate you as well... But reality is reality!Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-55593362039348716312018-07-12T23:00:12.784+02:002018-07-12T23:00:12.784+02:00Agreed! He should have had the third place match I...Agreed! He should have had the third place match IMO, but if they're going to give Pitana the final, they can't leave Faghani with nothing!<br /><br />Soccer Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273181415181460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-44283551324635651482018-07-12T22:59:26.015+02:002018-07-12T22:59:26.015+02:00Agreed, Rik but then Pitana is a steady and safe p...Agreed, Rik but then Pitana is a steady and safe pair of hands any day we must not forget that whereas Ricci has shown the tendency to struggle in pressure games at times! Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3596681196436096141.post-29419110031552185012018-07-12T22:57:42.701+02:002018-07-12T22:57:42.701+02:00Don't think there is any reason not to trust M...Don't think there is any reason not to trust Malang Diedhiou... As of now he is absolutely clean from any scandal and had some good performances too to deserve a further appointment let's be honest!Sohamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313321310339686171noreply@blogger.com