Wednesday 27 June 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup Match 41: Serbia - Brazil (discussion)

Let's discuss here the performance of  Alireza Faghani in Serbia - Brazil. Good luck to the officiating team! 
Match #41
Moscow, 27 June 2018 20:00 CET
Serbia - Brazil
Referee: Alireza Faghani (IRN)
Assistant Referee 1: Reza Sokhandan (IRN)
Assistant Referee 2: Mohammadreza Mansouri (IRN)
Fourth Official:  Jair Marrufo (USA)
Fifth Official: Anouar Hmila (TUN)
VAR: Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)
AVAR1: Pawel Gil (POL)
AVAR 2: Pawel Sokolnicki (POL)
AVAR 3: Paolo Valeri (ITA)
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113 comments:

  1. superstar011027 June 2018 at 19:50

    Wow, just saw on Instagram that Mr Faghani is active and his profile is public!!? How do you comment this, very rare situation for elite referees?

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    1. superstar011027 June 2018 at 19:51

      He is @alirezafaghani_ir

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    2. VG27 June 2018 at 19:55

      Think it’s a fake account. Just like they made a fake one for Clattenburg before. But who knows.

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    3. superstar011027 June 2018 at 19:58

      I thought it also, but then saw photos from opening match. He was with his ARs

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    4. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:05

      He is very active in other forms of social media too ;)

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  2. Unknown27 June 2018 at 19:54

    Go Alireza!

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  3. Chefren27 June 2018 at 20:05

    3': very delayed offside flag by AR2, it was quite clear.
    In such situations, assistant referees must find the courage to raise immediately the flag, othwerise, given the guidelines, I can't blame hit at all. So far 2 calls, 2 correct decisions.

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    1. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:07

      Quite clear is an understatement! I remember that Alireza's ARs struggled in the last game (lots of delayed flags and they were not always right)

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    2. Chefren27 June 2018 at 20:08

      Sorry I meant:
      "however, given the guidelines, I can't blame him at all"

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  4. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:06

    What a late flag for offside... What AR waiting for? To see clash btw goalie and attacker?

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  5. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:08

    Strong reaction against dissent in 7‘, but also in 3‘ when AR2 signaled a foul against Serbia.

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:10

      Most probably the call was a wrong one by him...IMO

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    2. Chefren27 June 2018 at 20:11

      Soham, do you like this approach by Faghani? He looks to be a totally different referee than Irmatov under this point of view. I ask you because you can say more about AFC...

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    3. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:14

      Faghani is always a stronger personality in general than Irmatov, if you ask me... In very heated and tough always Faghani succeeds more than Irmatov!

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  6. Chefren27 June 2018 at 20:09

    Strong management by Faghani, it was needed.

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  7. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:13

    I don‘t like his double whistles to be honest - somehow annoying.

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    1. VG27 June 2018 at 20:19

      Faghani’s problem is that he whistles way too much after a foul.

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  8. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:17

    What a kick in a nuts?

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    1. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:18

      Mitrović always strong "managemented" by refs and opponents.

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    2. DrMr27 June 2018 at 21:03

      Fifa have 'preparation' for refs.
      They give them documents with scouting of the players, and Mitrović is marked with '!'

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  9. stockfish27 June 2018 at 20:24

    I am a little concerned about Faghani's position. He interfered the Brazil players several times.

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:25

      Yes I noted this too... He will fix it up!

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    2. superstar011027 June 2018 at 20:30

      It is not the same style of positioning when Brasil is playing. Ref must be very careful

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    3. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:37

      He did interfere 5-6 times till now!

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  10. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:29

    Good onside decision by AR2 in 28‘.

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  11. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:30

    Very good onside call by AR2. GSO for Brasil after that..

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  12. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:30

    27' : Once again Faghani interfered with play

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  13. M27 June 2018 at 20:32

    Deserved yellow for Ljajic

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  14. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:33

    Correct YC for SPA in 32‘.

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  15. Quilava27 June 2018 at 20:33

    Correct YC and bench management.

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  16. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:40

    What a wonderfull referee!

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:49

      Almost nothing happened in the match and the referee interfered with play 6-7 times :D

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    2. pino27 June 2018 at 21:22

      Nothing happens also thanks to the referee...

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  17. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:42

    41:37 PLC and Zvonimir Boban!

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  18. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 20:43

    PLC in the stadium observing Faghani

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:48

      He always attends every game in Moscow!

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  19. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:43

    Collina in the stadium - with glasses :-)

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  20. Filip V27 June 2018 at 20:46

    Collina and Boban togheter

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  21. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:47

    Pierluigi Collina in the stadium!

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  22. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 20:49

    Great refereeing so far. Some minor points to improve (positioning, whistle technique), but definitely well-accepted on the pitch.

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:50

      Positioning is the most important... Interfered with play at least 5 times!

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    2. pino27 June 2018 at 21:27

      Positioning doesn’t mean movement on the pitch.
      One could also interfer, but if well positioned when he has to decide, THIS is the most important.
      Faghani has shown a lot of other qualities, far more important than the movement in the pitch.

      You are not a referee, you CAN’T know...

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  23. stockfish27 June 2018 at 20:49

    He whistled 4 seconds earlier than the minimum stoppage time. :)))
    I am a mathematician.

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  24. Teo27 June 2018 at 20:49

    Neymar is one of the players that I would give immediately YC at the beginning of the match. He will surely deserve it very fast for his (numerous) simulations. One of the most iritating player to watch.

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 20:51

      Referees can't enter a match with such biased mindset, I'm extremely sorry to say!

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    2. Andreja27 June 2018 at 20:53

      Teo, I agree! I dislike his too many theatrical inputs during the matches...just unacceptable!

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    3. Unknown27 June 2018 at 20:55

      Faghani very good so far...

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    4. VG27 June 2018 at 20:59

      Neymar makes you want to punch the tv. I can’t imagine what the Serbs are thinking about him in this game. It’s terrible how he simulates.

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    5. david0227 June 2018 at 21:28

      I can't stand his behaviour, it is so boring to see it again and again. I would also give him YC as soon as possible.

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    6. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 21:45

      If you ask others. They'll have a similar opinion of Cristiano Ronaldo. While other may have it towards Messi. It's all part of the game however. And simulation will continue to be part of the game until FIFA adopts a worldwide zero tolerance stance against it.

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  25. Mapet27 June 2018 at 21:01

    Neymar is touched/pulled by an opponent on his shoulder, falls to the ground and shows how much pain there is - on his cheek.... The heritage from Rivaldo. Awful. Embarrassing. And incredibly stupid since a YC today will rule him out of R16.

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  26. DrMr27 June 2018 at 21:04

    Good Faghani!
    Very good

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  27. Marco Neri27 June 2018 at 21:05

    A very convincing FH for Faghani. I like his attitude and positioning. Good luck for the SH, it’ll be though!

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  28. M27 June 2018 at 21:06

    Correct YC for Matic,SPA

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  29. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:16

    Not intense game. Fair-play so far.
    Difficulty Normal for refs.

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:19

      Yes and proper adjustment from Faghani to maintain a profile suitable for the game!

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  30. M27 June 2018 at 21:26

    Missed foul right before Brazil 2nd goal.

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    1. Ref_170727 June 2018 at 21:27

      Disagree. Goal is valid.

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    2. Chefren27 June 2018 at 21:27

      After having watched some replays, I think we can say for sure no clear mistake. Maybe even correct to play on.

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    3. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:29

      50-50 situation. Supportable call. No need for VAR intervention!

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    4. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 21:30

      Nope! No foul there. Mutual holding/jostling. Serbian player first to put his arm across the chest of Miranda to try an impede his movement. But when the Serbian player senses that he's going to be beat, he goes to ground looking for the referee to bail him out.

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    5. Soccer Guy27 June 2018 at 21:32

      After looking at the replays, I'm shocked how anyone can see that as a foul by Miranda at all...

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    6. DutchRef27 June 2018 at 21:33

      Also for me correct decision to allow the goal. It’s Mitrovic who positions himself more or less in the path of Miranda and moreover putting his arm as a barrier in front of the Brazilian player, who is only trying to reach the ball.

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    7. Marco Neri27 June 2018 at 21:33

      @Sherif perfect analysis

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    8. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 21:36

      Thank you Marco.

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    9. DrMr28 June 2018 at 00:07

      Good decision, it can't be foul.

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    10. DrMr28 June 2018 at 00:08

      It's closer to penalty then attacking foul.

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  31. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:27

    Possible foul for Serbia 1 sec. Before 2:0?

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  32. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:28

    Wrong advantage...

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    1. M27 June 2018 at 21:30

      Was there foul worthy of a booking on Kolarov?

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  33. Filip V27 June 2018 at 21:29

    No foul decision prior to goal is at least suporrtable

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  34. pino27 June 2018 at 21:30

    Not intense game? Bah...

    Remember that a match is easy also because the referee makes it possible!
    Faghani is LEADING the match since the behinning, this means to have full control (filo now...)

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    1. pino27 June 2018 at 21:31

      *beginning
      **till now

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    2. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:39

      Of course that is the fact in many matches. But in this match it is not. Players just behave good.

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    3. pino27 June 2018 at 21:43

      They behave good because the ref made a wonderful job since the beginning and he continues to be actively present...
      this have to be considered!

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    4. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:48

      Absolutely easy match!

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    5. Chefren27 June 2018 at 21:49

      Soham, you say too easily "easy". :)

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    6. pino27 June 2018 at 21:53

      Soham doesn’t referee, he can’t know what to referee means...
      i’m sorry but this is the truth!

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    7. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:56

      Yes! Because I think it's very easy for him! Our Faghani has handled many more challenging matches than this and done exceptionally well... So this is literally nothing for him! ;)

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    8. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:57

      @pino Thank you... I'm obliged :D

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  35. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 21:41

    Faghani up to now. Assigned to 2 "big" games. In both games he's done an admirable job. In neither match has he been the focus. Maybe the time has come for an AFC referee to be rewarded with a World Cup Final.

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    1. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:43

      That it's for sure.
      Big candidate.

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    2. pino27 June 2018 at 21:44

      Agree.

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    3. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:48

      Will be a proud moment for all Asians! 😇

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    4. Unknown27 June 2018 at 21:49

      Cheers...

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    5. "Dynamic Personality"???27 June 2018 at 21:56

      Just goes to show that you don't have to be from a certain country. A certain confederation. Or officiate in certain competitions to be a World Class referee. You're either good on the big stage or you're not.

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    6. Soham27 June 2018 at 21:57

      But Ravshan disappointed us :( :(

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    7. Unknown27 June 2018 at 22:09

      As Kassai, Irmatov was in charge of SF WC2010 (both young). Probably it's very hard to be top level for 8-10 years and be motivated. Many issues about putting young refs in biggest matches....

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  36. Questionmark27 June 2018 at 21:55

    Solid game, mistake free. Didn’t disqualify himself for more big matches

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  37. Andrasch Neunert27 June 2018 at 22:06

    Much more than solid. Only problem the positioning. Perfect matchcontrol, vety good authority, clear bodytalk and strict, but respectful communication, perfect discipline management and good foul detection. HF or Final.

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  38. bestrefereofever27 June 2018 at 22:08

    The Pitana-Faghani pair of today will remain in my memories..........................
    Wonderful Faghani, in a wonderful athletic form. Like Pitana this afternoon, Alireza never gave the impression of suffering the moments of the match, never gave signs of suffering. Always the match in the bag with strong leadership. I didn't like it when he entered a diatribe with his head down going to crash into the head of a player seems to me of Brazil. He remedied smilingly by making it clear that he had bumped into it involuntarily but it is not so, he wanted to get in of force at low head exaggerating and making mistakes. It does not have the physical structure to allow it. On this must reflect .................. but two screams well given at the beginning and won him. It makes everything seem easy and this is a quality.
    Therefore:
    - Brazil or Argentina in the final ? Final in Alireza.
    - Otherwise last race to Nestor and Alireza in Semi with Brych.


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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 22:15

      Lol. Ok :)

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    2. Unknown27 June 2018 at 22:17

      Don't forget Ricci and couple of Europeans. Big chances that in final will be 2 European teams. In that case Euro ref. will be for sure. Pitana(Ricci) and Faghani SF. 3rd place Geiger.
      Final R:Kuipers FO:Mažić

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    3. Soham27 June 2018 at 22:21

      It's just too early to make any predictions for the final! Without knowing the teams, their style of play etc. putting a referee in a match is just impossible! @Bozidar

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    4. Niko27 June 2018 at 23:49

      Brych? Really? After he already sent one team home, you need another opportunity? I can't wait to see him one more time.

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  39. Federico27 June 2018 at 22:19

    Bold prediction:

    Match #64
    Moscow, 15 July 2018 17:00 CET
    Final
    Referee: Alireza Faghani (IRN)
    Assistant Referee 1: Reza Sokhandan (IRN)
    Assistant Referee 2: Mohammadreza Mansouri (IRN)
    Fourth Official: Ravshan Irmatov (UZB)
    Fifth Official: Abduxamidullo Rasulov (UZB)
    VAR: Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)
    AVAR1: Gianluca Rocchi (ITA)
    AVAR2: Elenito Di Liberatore (ITA)
    AVAR3: Paolo Valeri (ITA)

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 22:22

      I repeat what I just said above... It's just too early to make any predictions for the final! Without knowing the teams, their style of play etc. putting a referee in a match is just impossible! But I would be really proud of the Asians if this appointment indeed happens 😎

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    2. Federico27 June 2018 at 22:36

      I think AFC deserved that in 2010! (And considering the waek performance of Webb in Final, is a big pity!).

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  40. bestrefereofever27 June 2018 at 22:22

    Federico, credo che il VAR in finale sarà Zwayer. I think that the final VAR will be Zwayer

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    1. Soham27 June 2018 at 22:23

      Are you from Germany?

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    2. Federico27 June 2018 at 22:31

      Ok, thanks! We could use English if you want.
      Why do you think that? Irrati is very often VAR in big matches...

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  41. bestrefereofever27 June 2018 at 22:27

    no, I'm italian

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  42. Anonymous28 June 2018 at 01:24

    Ricci is considered just ok in Brazil. WF final is not going to happen.
    Alireza might get a SF like Ravshan did.
    I still think Kuipers or Çakir are favourites at this point.

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  43. ssendiwala28 June 2018 at 01:30

    I am from uganda,have been enjoying your discussions.Nice to join u.

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  44. Ichigo28 June 2018 at 08:12

    yes, faghani is a strong candidate for world cup final. because he was supervised by pierluigi collina. also for me could be geiger team, if russia are not in the final. and the uefa referee for the final for me are kuipers and mazic.

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    1. Soham28 June 2018 at 09:46

      Pierluigi Collina observes referees in every match played in Moscow! :D

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  45. Andreja28 June 2018 at 09:13

    Performances in two matches of four ''favourites'' for the final, who are the most frequently mentioned on this blog: Kuipers, Cakir, Pitana and Faghani were quite on par in my opinion, I would say that Faghani's performance yesterday was sligthly above the par in terms of managing (Brazilian) players. Comparing performances of Faghani and Kuipers, the former was a bit better, namely there were no endless discussions between Neymar and Faghani as it happend with Kuipers.

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    1. Soham28 June 2018 at 09:45

      Because the match yesterday wasn't 0-0 till the 90th minute so Neymar wasn't frustrated or losing the plot! Both the matches had completely different circumstances throughout!

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    2. Soham28 June 2018 at 09:48

      But one can say Kuipers had that penalty situation whereas Faghani had no KMIs so that's an area Faghani is definitely ahead!

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  46. Unknown28 June 2018 at 14:52

    His performance in that match was great .
    Probability he will be referee in final game

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