Thursday, 30 August 2018

Europa League 2018/19 - Referee Appointments - Play-offs (II)

Thank to h_demboveac on Twitter we know the referees who will officiate the second legs of 2018/19 UEFA Europa League Play-offs.

30 August 2018, 16:00 CET - Ufa (Stadion Neftyanik)
FC Ufa (RUS) - Rangers FC (SCO)
Referee: Tobias Stieler (GER)
Assistant Referee 1: Mike Pickel (GER)
Assistant Referee 2: Christian Gittelmann (GER)
Fourth Official: Patrick Ittrich (GER)
UEFA Referee Observer: Goran Mihaljević (MNE)
UEFA Delegate: Boris Stankov (BUL)

30 August 2018, 16:00 CET - Astana (Astana Arena)
FC Astana (KAZ) - APOEL FC (CYP)
Referee: Jakob Kehlet (DEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Henrik Larsen (DEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Heine Sørensen (DEN)
Fourth Official: Michael Tykgaard (DEN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Asim Xudiyev (AZE)
UEFA Delegate: Adrian Ixari (MDA)

30 August 2018, 17:30 CET - Larnaca (AEK Aréna - Geórgios Karapatákis)
AEK Larnaca FC (CYP) - AS Trenčín (SVK)
Referee: Sergey Karasov (RUS)
Assistant Referee 1: Igor Demeshko (RUS)
Assistant Referee 2: Aleksey Lunov (RUS)
Fourth Official: Sergey Ivanov (RUS)
UEFA Referee Observer: Alexandru Deaconu (ROU)
UEFA Delegate: Karl Espen Eriksen (NOR)

30 August 2018, 18:30 CET - Copenhagen (Telia Parken)
FC København (DEN) - Atalanta BC (ITA)
Referee: Anastásios Sidirópoulos (GRE)
Assistant Referee 1: Polychrónis Kostarás (GRE)
Assistant Referee 2: Lázaros Dimitriádis (GRE)
Fourth Official: Anastásios Papapétrou (GRE)
UEFA Referee Observer: Jaap Uilenberg (NED)
UEFA Delegate: Wolfgang Thierrichter (AUT)

30 August 2018, 18:30 CET - Leipzig (Red Bull Arena)
RB Leipzig (GER) - FC Zorya Luhansk (UKR)
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Mario Diks (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Fourth Official: Kevin Blom (NED)
UEFA Referee Observer: Matteo Simone Trefoloni (ITA)
UEFA Delegate: Kadri Jägel (EST)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Netanya (Itztadion Ha'Ironi Netanya)
Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC (ISR) - Sarpsborg 08 FF (NOR)
Referee: Artur Manuel Ribeiro Soares Dias (POR)
Assistant Referee 1: Rui Licínio Barbosa Tavares (POR)
Assistant Referee 2: Paulo Alexandre dos Santos Soares (POR)
Fourth Official: Tiago Bruno Lopes Martins (POR)
UEFA Referee Observer: Nikolay Levnikov (RUS)
UEFA Delegate: Róbert Kispál (HUN)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Nicosia (Stádio GSP)
Apollon Limassol FC (CYP) - FC Basel 1893 (SUI)
Referee: Ruddy Buquet (FRA)
Assistant Referee 1: Guillaume Debart (FRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Julien Pacelli (FRA)
Fourth Official: Amaury Delerue (FRA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Eyjólfur Ólafsson (ISL)
UEFA Delegate: Jaroslav Dudl (CZE)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Molde (Aker Stadion)
Molde FK (NOR) - FC Zenit (RUS)
Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP)
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Abrahám Álvarez Cantón (ESP)
Fourth Official: Juan Martínez Munuera (ESP)
UEFA Referee Observer: Markus Nobs (SUI)
UEFA Delegate: Crawford Wilson (NIR)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Cluj-Napoca (Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu)
CFR 1907 Cluj (ROU) - F91 Dudelange (LUX)
Referee: Davide Massa (ITA)
Assistant Referee 1: Filippo Meli (ITA)
Assistant Referee 2: Fabiano Preti (ITA)
Fourth Official: Maurizio Mariani (ITA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Fredy Fautrel (FRA)
UEFA Delegate: Rudolf Zavrl (SVN)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Baku (Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika Stadionu)
Qarabağ FK (AZE) - FC Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA)
Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (MKD)
Assistant Referee 1: Marjan Kirovski (MKD)
Assistant Referee 2: Dejan Kostadinov (MKD)
Fourth Official: Dimitar Mečkarovski (MKD)
UEFA Referee Observer: Johan Verbist (BEL)
UEFA Delegate: Jevgeņijs Miļevskis (LVA)

30 August 2018, 19:00 CET - Razgrad (Ludogorets Arena)
PFC Ludogorets 1945 (BUL) - FC Torpedo Kutaisi (GEO)
Referee: Mattias Gestranius (FIN)
Assistant Referee 1: Jan-Peter Aravirta (FIN)
Assistant Referee 2: Mikko Alakare (FIN)
Fourth Official: Antti Munukka (FIN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Mehmet Murat Ilgaz (TUR)
UEFA Delegate: Fívos Konstantinídis (CYP)

30 August 2018, 19:15 CET - Herning (MCH Arena)
FC Midtjylland (DEN) - Malmö FF (SWE)
Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Davie Goossens (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Bas van Dongen (NED)
Fourth Official: Jeroen Manschot (NED)
UEFA Referee Observer: Kýros Vasáras (GRE)
UEFA Delegate: Claude Runavot (FRA)

30 August 2018, 20:00 CET - Istanbul (Vodafone Park)
Beşiktaş JK (TUR) - FK Partizan (SRB)
Referee: Ovidiu Alin Hațegan (ROU)
Assistant Referee 1: Octavian Șovre (ROU)
Assistant Referee 2: Sebastian Eugen Gheorghe (ROU)
Fourth Official: Sebastian Constantin Colțescu (ROU)
UEFA Referee Observer: Nikolay Ivanov (RUS)
UEFA Delegate: Kris Bellon (BEL)

30 August 2018, 20:15 CET - Skopje (Nacionalna Arena Filip II Makedonski)
KF Shkëndija (MKD) - Rosenborg BK (NOR)
Referee: Aliaksiej Kuĺbakoŭ (BLR)
Assistant Referee 1: Dzmitryj Žuk (BLR)
Assistant Referee 2: Alieh Maslianka (BLR)
Fourth Official: Dzianis Ščarbakoŭ (BLR)
UEFA Referee Observer: Gevorg Hovhannisyan (ARM)
UEFA Delegate: Gordon Pate (SCO)

30 August 2018, 20:30 CET - Bucharest (Arena Națională)
FC FCSB (ROU) - SK Rapid Wien (AUT)
Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (ENG)
Assistant Referee 2: Simon Bennett (ENG)
Fourth Official: Stuart Attwell (ENG)
UEFA Referee Observer: Zbigniew Przesmycki (POL)
UEFA Delegate: Anton Fagan (SCO)

30 August 2018, 20:30 CET - Brøndby (Brøndby Stadion)
Brøndby IF (DEN) - KRC Genk (BEL)
Referee: Gediminas Mažeika (LTU)
Assistant Referee 1: Vytautas Šimkus (LTU)
Assistant Referee 2: Vytenis Kazlauskas (LTU)
Fourth Official: Donatas Šimėnas (LTU)
UEFA Referee Observer: Edgar Steinborn (GER)
UEFA Delegate: Jacob Erel (ISR)

30 August 2018, 20:30 CET - Trnava (City Arena - Štadión Antona Malatinského)
FC Spartak Trnava (SVK) - NK Olimpija Ljubljana (SVN)
Referee: Luca Banti (ITA)
Assistant Referee 1: Alessandro Costanzo (ITA)
Assistant Referee 2: Giorgio Peretti (ITA)
Fourth Official: Marco Di Bello (ITA)
UEFA Referee Observer: Marinus Koopman (NED)
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed (DEN)

30 August 2018, 20:45 CET - Bordeaux (Stade Matmut ATLANTIQUE)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA) - KAA Gent (BEL)
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (ESP)
Assistant Referee 1: Ángel Nevado Rodríguez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Javier Martínez Nicolás (ESP)
Fourth Official: Alejandro José Hernández Hernández (ESP)
UEFA Referee Observer: Kóstas Kapitanís (CYP)
UEFA Delegate: Steve Stride (ENG)

30 August 2018, 20:45 CET - Burnley (Turf Moor)
Burnley FC (ENG) - Olympiakós FC (GRE)
Referee: Viktor Kassai (HUN)
Assistant Referee 1: György Ring (HUN)
Assistant Referee 2: Vencel Tóth (HUN)
Fourth Official: Sándor Andó-Szabó (HUN)
UEFA Referee Observer: Vladimír Medveď (SVK)
UEFA Delegate: Rainer Koch (GER)

30 August 2018, 21:00 CET - Glasgow (Celtic Park)
Celtic FC (SCO) - FK Sūduva (LTU)
Referee: Georgi Kabakov (BUL)
Assistant Referee 1: Martin Margaritov (BUL)
Assistant Referee 2: Diyan Valkov (BUL)
Fourth Official: Stanislav Todorov (BUL)
UEFA Referee Observer: Vlado Svilokos (CRO)
UEFA Delegate: Jeannette Good (FIN)

30 August 2018, 21:45 CET - Seville (Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán)
Sevilla FC (ESP) - SK Sigma Olomouc (CZE)
Referee: István Kovács (ROU)
Assistant Referee 1: Vasile Florin Marinescu (ROU)
Assistant Referee 2: Mihai Ovidiu Artene (ROU)
Fourth Official: Ionuț Marius Avram (ROU)
UEFA Referee Observer: Elmir Pilav (BIH)
UEFA Delegate: Francesca Sanzone (ITA)
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177 comments:

  1. Chefren24 August 2018 at 18:10

    Finally something interesting for Sidiropoulos. I think I will watch the game, so I will report about his performance, very important with a committee member. He must make a further step inside Elite category, of course only in terms of consideration by committee. I wish him good luck.
    Committee member for Gözübüyük as well...

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    1. greek ref24 August 2018 at 18:19

      Gözübüyük is clearly pushed for the Elite category in a couple of seasons.

      Sidiropoulos must convince the committee that he can remain on the Elite. After the not so good last season, this feels like a big test for him.

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    2. john stav24 August 2018 at 21:24

      Sidiropoulos deserves to remain in the Elite category.He tries to play the advantage and is very fit. Greek refs have a reputation of supporting Italian teams though.It has happened in the past countless times, especially when Vassaras was active.

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    3. greek ref25 August 2018 at 14:56

      I am not examining whether Sidiropoulos deserves to stay in the Elite. I am just saying that if the Dutchman won't be satisfied by his performance, then he will receive meaningless appointments and his Elite spot will be in grave danger.

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    4. john stav26 August 2018 at 23:16

      I agree..Very important observer and appointment.He needs to avoid silly mistakes, as such he made today in the greek superleague.

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  2. Unknown24 August 2018 at 18:24

    Good matches for Hategan, Sidiropoulos, Gozubuyuk, Makkelie and Kassai

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  3. Referee 1224 August 2018 at 19:26

    Heh, Greek commitee member for Dutch referee and Dutch commitee member for Greek referee. If not wrong this is third match for Uilenberg in this year qualifications, very unusual for committee member.

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  4. Chefren24 August 2018 at 19:43

    Also, to be noticed: two new assistant referees for Karasev, Demeshko and Lunev. Demeshko attended some UEFA Youth Championships...
    Both Averianov and Kalugin too old in any case for EURO 2020.

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  5. George24 August 2018 at 20:44

    I notice that spanish referees in this leg are appointed with their regular LaLiga AR2s, which are both non-FIFA. However, Mateu Lahoz was appointed with two FIFA ARs in the first leg. Why is it so?

    BTW, any comments on Mateu's performance on the first leg? I couldn't watch the match.

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  6. Chefren24 August 2018 at 20:50

    Marciniak is appointed for a CL play off - second leg.
    Very positive signal for him: after having handled Super Cup, maybe this wasn't so much expected, considering that there are "only" 12 play off games. Big trust in the Polish and hopefully we are watching again the "old" Marciniak. We can also say that his performance in Super Cup has been assessed at least as expected level, otherwise he wouldn't have got a play off, I think.

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    1. john stav24 August 2018 at 21:32

      Marciniak in Athens or Saltzburg?

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    2. john stav24 August 2018 at 21:33

      Kuipers in Thessaloniki, Taylor in Eindhoven, Brych in Kiev.

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    3. Philipp S24 August 2018 at 21:43

      If we take those three as given, Skomina has to go to Athens (because of Belgrade and Zagreb in other matches).

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    4. john stav24 August 2018 at 21:47

      Cakir Zagreb, Marciniak Saltzburg and Skomina Athens.

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  7. Euro Soccer Ref24 August 2018 at 20:51

    Four situations from Piast Gliwice - Cracovia (Paweł Raczkowski)

    YC changed to RC after an on-field review
    https://streamable.com/2pwlx

    Goal or offside (deliberate play vs deliberate save vs deflection). VAR confirms goal
    https://streamable.com/p6bvw

    Penalty or simulation?
    https://streamable.com/8pecl

    Player-coach conflict
    https://streamable.com/hyny6

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    1. Philipp S24 August 2018 at 21:41

      1) Correct change
      2) Borderline, both decisions supportable, no VAR intervention is correct
      3) I can't detect any contact, therefore simulation - surprising, that VAR did not intervene
      4) Good punishments. But I wonder, whether with cards for coaches, he maybe would have seen only YC.

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  8. john stav24 August 2018 at 21:29

    Any further comments on Vincic's performance last night? He was terrible. He lost control of the match towards the end of first half , and never got it back. Players and managers were protesting constantly. The President of Olympiakos came down to have a word with at the interval. Two very debatable penalties, countless cautions, some of them quite ridiculous and very very bad man management. Sean Dyche was fuming at the end of the match. Hopefully, Kassai will be stronger and more decisive than Vincic. Based on yesterday's performance, Vincic does not deserve a champions league match this season. Too soft and not proactive.

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    1. Unknown25 August 2018 at 13:23

      Difficult match for Kassai

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    2. greek ref25 August 2018 at 19:13

      I have downloaded Vincic's match and I will watch it tomorrow.

      You can expect a report on his performance and possibly some videos.

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    3. john stav26 August 2018 at 23:17

      He was terrible..

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    4. Stevie D31 August 2018 at 17:11

      Where do you download your games from?

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  9. ned24 August 2018 at 22:28

    Penalty in the Bayern Hoffenheim game.

    https://streamable.com/it27c

    Var did not even review the penalty decision. But it reviewed the penalty kick, which had to be retaken due to the goalkeeper off his line or players in the penalty box at the time of kick?

    It wasn't a penalty in my opinion and I think Var should have asked for a review by the ref.

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref24 August 2018 at 22:33

      Should be a play-on call.

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    2. Michael24 August 2018 at 23:01

      Not sure about the penalty call either, Ribery kicks the ball too far away then dives over.

      But good to see the VAR checking the penalty - too many times you see players getting away with encroachment.

      The GK was maybe a step off his line, presumably the retake was because both teams were encroaching? As law 14 says: "if ... a player of both teams offends the Laws of the Game, the kick is retaken unless a player commits a more serious offence (e.g. illegal feinting);"

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    3. Philipp S24 August 2018 at 23:02

      Yes, wrong penalty and missing VAR intervention. I would even say simulation, but play-on would also be OK.
      I think, the retake was due to players entering the box to early - a good decision by VAR and referee.

      In general a quite challenging and interesting match for Dankert - refereeing highlights would be appreciated ;)
      Otherwise I will see, what I can find tomorrow.

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    4. Chefren24 August 2018 at 23:18

      Clearly a simulation, maybe VAR didn't intervene because there was somehow a contact but... difficult to accept.
      It wouldn't have been a mistake, in my opinion, to invite referee to rewatch.

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    5. VG24 August 2018 at 23:22

      Should be a card for simulation otherwise it will be seen as accepted to jump over an opponent and pretend you got killed.

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    6. Alex F25 August 2018 at 01:47

      My guess is that VAR highlighted the encroachment because the player that scored (#10 red) was one of the heaviest encroachers.

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    7. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 11:13

      The other main talking point is this disallowed goal for handball after VAR intervention:
      https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/35846856/ezgif.com-video-to-gif214.gif
      https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/35846860/ezgif.com-gif-maker53.gif
      https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/35846858/ezgif.com-video-to-gif213.gif

      Furthermore no 2nd YC for Adams is criticized. Possibly the hardest of several fouls after his booking is this one:
      https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/35846808/ezgif.com-video-to-gif212.gif

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    8. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 11:33

      VAR situations: https://streamable.com/bq9xp

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    9. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 18:14

      DFB published a statement defending the missing VAR intervention at the penalty.
      "The VAR has rightly not intervened in this situation, because he should only intervene if the situation is clearly and obviously wrong. In the present case, the Hoffenheim defender slides from the side in the duel with the Bayern player and does not hit the ball. The Bayern player lops the ball over the defender and then jumps over him. The defender pulls his leg up briefly and changes his body position by a turn. It comes to contact with the Bayern player. To judge this process as a foul is an interpretation question that remains with the referee. The discussions in this case also range from 'dive' over 'natural collision' to 'careless defensive behaviour bringing the opponent down'. The decision therefore has to be classified as 'controversial', but not as 'clearly and obviously wrong'."

      This seems to be a minority opinion, but of course, it is the opinion, which counts. So we have to hope that this line is at least followed consistently throughout the season.

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    10. Chefren25 August 2018 at 18:26

      Thanks for this update, Philipp.
      So now, according to this statement, I guess that penalties will be annulled only in case of NO CONTACT AT ALL between the players, as all the rest can belong to the category described by DFB.

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  10. Unknown25 August 2018 at 10:11

    Bayern-Hoffenheim, too soft Bastien Dankert with the violences
    of Hoffenheim.

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  11. Quilava25 August 2018 at 13:48

    Clear PK for handball missed by Munuera Montero in Leganés-Real Sociedad. Question is: Why didn't Iglesias Villanueva even recommendend an OFR?

    Minute 0:41.

    https://youtu.be/EmAGXVqf0ts

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  12. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 14:10

    Maybe due to the very short distance. And Munuera had a clear view, a review would not have helped him much.

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  13. Unknown25 August 2018 at 14:47


    Goal of Wolverhampton: Handball.
    Painful Atkinson all the match.

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    1. Chefren25 August 2018 at 15:39

      Stuff for VAR. Maybe Atkinson could have tried to have a better angle of view, but he is not a referee who can always ensure an accurate officiating, given his physical condition.

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    2. Nathan M.25 August 2018 at 15:44

      What about the assistant referee?

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    3. Chefren25 August 2018 at 16:02

      If I'm not wrong, the touch by hand / arm happened on the contrary side than AR's view. The same player was obstructing assistant referee...

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    4. Robbie8225 August 2018 at 21:29

      @chefren: Are you implying that Atkinson is not physically fit?

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    5. estkane25 August 2018 at 22:39

      Clip of Wolves goal scored by hand: https://cdnja.r.worldssl.net/mp4/11/1172.mp4

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    6. Chefren25 August 2018 at 23:11

      @Robbie82 that's my point of view, yes.
      At least, he can't run like Oliver, to explain it better.

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    7. "Dynamic Personality"???27 August 2018 at 06:21

      That's the problem when a league allows 60 year old referee's to still be active. Of course, I am exaggerating on the age. But it's a known fact that some referee's in the EPL are "OLD". And I am left to question the physical standards expected by their Ref Comm. Or how strictly they enforce the standards. Especially when you see Atkinson struggling through matches or seeing Lee Mason and Jon Moss "waddle" through their matches.

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  14. Unknown25 August 2018 at 17:50


    Atkinson must go home. And Mike Dean and.......

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  15. Chefren25 August 2018 at 17:58

    What happened in AFC Bournemouth - Everton?

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    1. Del Cerro the best25 August 2018 at 18:11

      Straight red for Richarlison for violent conduct: https://streamja.com/wpQq

      Straight red for Smith: https://streamja.com/V0ew

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    2. Chefren25 August 2018 at 18:36

      Thanks!
      First RC is fully correct and let me say, excellent that it was spotted!
      Second RC for DOGSO: I think this is borderline to YC, however RC is acceptable and not wrong. One can think that the other defender could still try to reach the ball... but attacker would have joined the penalty area without other opponents.

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    3. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 20:44

      I agree completely with Chefren.

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  16. superstar011025 August 2018 at 18:50

    Missed penalty for Liverpool by Kavanagh (handball).

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    1. superstar011025 August 2018 at 18:51

      Anyone who knows who will become next English FIFA referee,

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    2. Robbie8225 August 2018 at 21:29

      Him probably, the only viable candidate!

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    3. superstar011025 August 2018 at 23:12

      What about David Coote?

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    4. Robbie8226 August 2018 at 05:47

      He was only promoted to SG1 this summer so I cannot see that happening this year.

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    5. john stav26 August 2018 at 23:21

      Minimum of 2 years experience in Premier League is needed..

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  17. Chefren25 August 2018 at 19:20

    Busacca is in Turin at stadium for Juventus - Lazio, referee is Irrati.
    I think Busacca made a promise to Irrati during WC: "I will watch your first game on next serie A...". ;)

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  18. greek ref25 August 2018 at 19:37

    https://youtu.be/te-wAvlNWSM

    RC for DOGSO or YC for SPA?

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref25 August 2018 at 19:44

      Surely borderline, but taking into account the direction in which the ball was kicked by the attacker, presence of the goalkeeper who was ready to intervene and that the ball was kicked quite heavily by the attacker who had no full possession anymore, I opt for a yellow card only - SPA by holding.

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    2. greek ref25 August 2018 at 20:00

      Totally agree.

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  19. greek ref25 August 2018 at 20:03

    Penalty for PAOK.

    https://streamable.com/xzklc

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref25 August 2018 at 20:14

      As the contact existed, it's surely an acceptable decision.

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    2. VG26 August 2018 at 00:32

      Obvious simulation. Not easy live of course but on replay it's very clear.

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    3. chris bramis26 August 2018 at 09:19

      the attacker began falling waaay before the minor contact.clear simulation

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    4. john stav26 August 2018 at 23:18

      Ridiculous penalty. Yellow card all day long.

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  20. DutchRedREF25 August 2018 at 20:33

    https://youtu.be/rTs73lyo_ME
    Wolfsburg - Schalke. There is a confrontation between Burgstaller and Weghorst. Weghorst get a RC and Burgstaller a YC. Patrick Ittrich made a OFR and decide to give Werghorst Yellow.
    I ask you to put your lights on this

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    1. Philipp S26 August 2018 at 13:51

      DFB has declared the VAR intervention as wrong.

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    2. Philipp S27 August 2018 at 21:38

      And VAR Stark has defended his decisions in an interview. Seems that some talks are required there...

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  21. greek ref25 August 2018 at 20:50

    And a disallowed goal for offside from last week. There isn't a better replay.

    https://streamable.com/k5hjq

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  22. T_Protector25 August 2018 at 21:44

    50 years(2 monts out) Graham Scott oficiated Arsenal-West Ham game today, i remember before the age limit was 47 years, but he did very well today, funny thing he is promoted before 3 years.

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  23. Euro Soccer Ref25 August 2018 at 22:23

    Some clips from Polish Lotto Ekstraklasa:

    Penalty awarded by Szymon Marciniak yesterday
    https://streamable.com/9cjz3

    Was there a foul in penalty area before the dangerous play whistled by referee?
    https://streamable.com/vqf2h

    Three handball penalty incidents
    https://streamable.com/sqmd2
    https://streamable.com/mlcjm
    https://streamable.com/mst2c

    Penalty incident - illegal use of arm vs running into jumping player
    https://streamable.com/7eafl

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    1. Philipp S25 August 2018 at 23:16

      The last one is penalty for me: No intention, but a careless foul and I don't think there is an infringement by the attacker.

      The other decisions are at least acceptable IMO with the most doubts about the 2nd handball.

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  24. George25 August 2018 at 23:55

    Superb offside by Pau Cebrián Devís in Valladolid - Barcelona (min 82).

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    1. George26 August 2018 at 00:06

      And VAR disallows the Valladolid equaliser in the very last minute due to offside.

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    2. George26 August 2018 at 00:24

      One clarification: Jon Núñez Fernández disallowed the goal, and VAR confirmed the decision.

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    3. Chiagozie26 August 2018 at 01:02

      Exactly AR2 raises his flag b4 VAR correctly confirms the attacker was millimetres ahead of d last defender and excellent spot from AR2

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    4. VG26 August 2018 at 01:34

      Milimeters? It was about 0.5 meters

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    5. Chiagozie26 August 2018 at 23:41

      0.5meters is equivalent to 500 millimetres so I don't see ur point

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  25. Michael26 August 2018 at 01:34

    Someone made this point on a forum elsewhere. With the Huddersfield red card given by Michael Oliver, for VC in this video: https://streamja.com/N0ej

    Corner comes in, ball is cleared away to the halfway line then the VC occurs behind the referee's back, play is stopped with the ball still in play. The game later restarts with a free kick to the team who had committed VC - shouldn't it be the other way about (i.e. penalty)?

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    1. fednik26 August 2018 at 01:55

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    2. Chiagozie26 August 2018 at 23:43

      Exactly that's what happened

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  26. Andreja26 August 2018 at 09:54

    Skomina officiating Dynamo Kyiv vs Ajax
    http://www.nzs.si/novica/Skomina_zacenja_evropsko_jesen_v_Kijevu?id=47384&id_landing=&id_objekta=3

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  27. Sviat M26 August 2018 at 10:01

    Skomina is little late for match in Kyiv:)
    Instead of May, he’ll there in August

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    1. Andreja26 August 2018 at 10:09

      @SviatM 😀😀. At least a small consolation for you to see him live if you're from Kyiv 😉..

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    2. Sviat M26 August 2018 at 10:18

      @Andreja, I’m from Kharkiv, so I’ll see 3 Champions League matches of Shakhtar Donetsk:) maybe with Skomina too)
      Last year I had an opportunity to watch alive Zwayer, Sidiropoulos, Bastien and Collum

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  28. Euro Soccer Ref26 August 2018 at 10:34

    28 August 2018, 21:00 CET - Zagreb (Stadion Maksimir)
    GNK Dinamo (CRO) - BSC Young Boys (SUI)
    Referee: Björn Kuipers (NED)
    Assistant Referee 1: Sander van Roekel (NED)
    Assistant Referee 2: Erwin Zeinstra (NED)
    Fourth Official: Charles Schaap (NED)
    Additional Assistant Referee 1: Dennis Johan Higler (NED)
    Additional Assistant Referee 2: Pol van Boekel (NED)
    UEFA Referee Observer: Manuel Díaz Vega (ESP)
    UEFA Delegate: Scott Struthers (SCO)

    28 August 2018, 21:00 CET - Athens (Kentrikó Olympiakó Stádio OAKA Spýros Loúis)
    AEK Athens FC (GRE) - MOL Vidi FC (HUN)
    Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL)
    Assistant Referee 1: Paweł Sokolnicki (POL)
    Assistant Referee 2: Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL)
    Fourth Official: Radosław Siejka (POL)
    Additional Assistant Referee 1: Paweł Raczkowski (POL)
    Additional Assistant Referee 2: Tomasz Musiał (POL)
    UEFA Referee Observer: Eugen Strigel (GER)
    UEFA Delegate: Luis Cuervas del Real (ESP)

    28 August 2018, 21:00 CET - Kyiv (Natsionalnyy Sportyvnyy Kompleks Olimpiys'kyy)
    FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) - AFC Ajax (NED)
    Referee: Damir Skomina (SVN)
    Assistant Referee 1: Jure Praprotnik (SVN)
    Assistant Referee 2: Robert Vukan (SVN)
    Fourth Official: Tomaž Klančnik (SVN)
    Additional Assistant Referee 1: Matej Jug (SVN)
    Additional Assistant Referee 2: Slavko Vinčič (SVN)
    UEFA Referee Observer: Emil Božinovski (MKD)
    UEFA Delegate: István Huszár (HUN)

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref26 August 2018 at 10:40

      And this blog is missing Soham's comment about Björn Kuipers... :(

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    2. greek ref26 August 2018 at 11:04

      Unless UEFA surprises us the 3 last appointments are these:

      PSV-Bate Taylor
      Salzburg-Crvena zvezda Cakir
      PAOK-Benfica Brych

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    3. RikB26 August 2018 at 12:35

      Interesting to see that Higler is 5th official and Van Boekel 6th. He has been 5th official since 2011 at least.
      I expect his group stage debut this season, after 3 matches in the qualification and hus promotion in team Kuipers.

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  29. Unknown26 August 2018 at 10:43


    Three good appointments.

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  30. nikart26 August 2018 at 20:13

    Sidiropoulos with a game today for Greek Superleague (Xanthi vs Panathinaikos). Unfortunately a missed RC and PK (I think).

    Here's the link: https://www.sdna.gr/podosfairo/superleague/article/505685/eklepsan-penalti-kai-kokkini-ston-panathinaiko-vid

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  31. Unknown26 August 2018 at 21:48

    WOL - MCI: Play or faul?

    https://streamable.com/0jxf7

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref26 August 2018 at 22:07

      Foul as the player is behind the attacker and putting leg in front of him should be classified as tripping. At least it's what we are instructed here in Poland.

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  32. Mikael W27 August 2018 at 19:23

    Two crucial decisions taken by Tasos Sidiropoulos in Xanthi - Panathinaikos

    Rejected penalty appeal (75')
    https://streamable.com/9ofca

    Red Card- Violent Conduct (+98')
    https://streamable.com/1rpyr

    I saw a good, expected level performance from Sidiropoulos in the whole match.
    He will come into his EL playoff in Copenhagen having a good form.

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    1. referee observer27 August 2018 at 22:43

      Good performance but with 1 crucial mistake. Info says that he will be suspended for 3 matchdays.

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  33. paparesta28 August 2018 at 12:47

    In Portugal the nominations are only known on the day of the game.
    Such propaganda of Fontelas Gomes saying that everything would be transparent and clear after all was a big lie.
    In Portugal there was no referee at the time 17-18 ratings, referees and assistant referees came down with value and kept others of dubious quality.
    The arbcom will have to resign or be dismissed by the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, Dr. Fernando Gomes.

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  34. Euro Soccer Ref30 August 2018 at 09:57

    Roberto Alonso Fernández has replaced Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez in Molde - Zenit.

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    1. George30 August 2018 at 17:38

      He was already replaced in LaLiga last weekend for medical reasons.

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  35. Kohagen30 August 2018 at 14:45

    OT Serie A MD3 Appointments:
    ATALANTA – CAGLIARI
    MARESCA
    DI VUOLO – VILLA
    IV: SERRA
    VAR: LA PENNA
    AVAR: TEGONI

    BOLOGNA – INTER Sabato 01\09 h.18.00
    DI BELLO
    ALASSIO – LO CICERO
    IV: ABBATTISTA
    VAR: IRRATI
    AVAR: VIVENZI

    CHIEVO – EMPOLI
    GIACOMELLI
    VALERIANI – PAGANESSI
    IV: PEZZUTO
    VAR: ABISSO
    AVAR: COSTANZO

    FIORENTINA – UDINESE h.18.00
    GIUA
    MARRAZZO – LIBERTI
    IV: MARINI
    VAR: BANTI
    AVAR: PERETTI

    LAZIO – FROSINONE
    CALVARESE
    BOTTEGONI – GALETTO
    IV: DI PAOLO
    VAR: MANGANIELLO
    AVAR: LONGO

    MILAN – ROMA Venerdì 31\08 h.20.30
    GUIDA
    CARBONE – PASSERI
    IV: CHIFFI
    VAR: MAZZOLENI
    AVAR: DEL GIOVANE

    PARMA – JUVENTUS Sabato 01\09 h.20.30
    DOVERI
    RANGHETTI – DI IORIO
    IV: AURELIANO
    VAR: FABBRI
    AVAR: MONDIN

    SAMPDORIA – NAPOLI
    MASSA
    PRETI – POSADO
    IV: PAIRETTO
    VAR: MARIANI
    AVAR: TONOLINI

    SASSUOLO – GENOA
    ROCCHI
    ROCCA – COLAROSSI
    IV: FOURNEAU
    VAR: PICCININI
    AVAR: VUOTO

    TORINO – SPAL
    PASQUA
    FIORITO – SANTORO
    IV: VALERI
    VAR: ORSATO
    AVAR: TOLFO

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    1. ned30 August 2018 at 21:45

      On the Italian form I read (http://www.arbitri.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=61) they say a referee normally from Serie B will referee one Serie A game per matchday. This was true last week and this, so will give good experience to 'Can B' referees :)

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  36. Referee analyst30 August 2018 at 14:56

    OT : hello Chefren, apparently Madley was fired by Riley because of disgraceful statement about a handicaped person. So he decided to go in Norway to continue refereeing. Some infos ?

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    1. Chefren30 August 2018 at 18:09

      I don't know more!

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    2. "Dynamic Personality"???1 September 2018 at 07:42

      Referee or not. It was completely sub-human what Madley did. And he deserves all the backlash and consequences that he is facing and will hopefully face for a long time. If the Ref Comm takes the mistaken decision to allow this hateful person to officiate in their country. This would signal that they are tolerant of such abhorrent behavior.

      Yes, my post is indeed strongly worded. But Madley is deserving of this. And just to be clear. Yes, I would say these words to his face.

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  37. Michael30 August 2018 at 17:00

    Tobias Stieler with two YC in quick succession: https://streamja.com/7nWr

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  38. Quilava30 August 2018 at 17:26

    Another 2nd YC in Ufa-Rangers.

    Any footage available?

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    1. Michael30 August 2018 at 17:31

      https://streamja.com/Eak0

      Didn't look as if Stieler was going to give the YC initially, maybe the 4th official had a word?

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    2. Quilava30 August 2018 at 17:36

      I'd say yes. Stieler delayed a few seconds the YC, and surely the 4th official had a better point of view of that illegal use of arms/elbow.

      Actually, Flanagan has an argument with him before leaving the pitch.

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    3. Philipp S30 August 2018 at 18:21

      Actually at 64:55 you can hear someone say "Gelbe Karte", which means Yellow Card in German. :)

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  39. Chefren30 August 2018 at 18:33

    Some doubts about the penalty called by Kehlet in Astana - APOEL, at moment is leading the game to extra time. However, the quality of videos I found is not that good, so better to wait.

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  40. Mikael W30 August 2018 at 19:07

    OT

    GROUP A
    Atlético (ESP)
    Dortmund (GER)
    Monaco (FRA)
    Club Brugge (BEL)

    GROUP B
    Barcelona (ESP)
    Tottenham (ENG)
    PSV (NED)
    Internazionale (ITA)

    GROUP C
    Paris (FRA)
    Napoli (ITA)
    Liverpool (ENG)
    Crvena zvezda (SRB)

    GROUP D
    Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS)
    Porto (POR)
    Schalke (GER)
    Galatasaray (TUR)

    GROUP E
    Bayern (GER)
    Benfica (POR)
    Ajax (NED)
    AEK (GRE)

    GROUP F
    Man. City (ENG)
    Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
    Lyon (FRA)
    Hoffenheim (GER)

    GROUP G
    Real Madrid (ESP)
    Roma (ITA)
    CSKA Moskva (RUS)
    Plzeň (CZE)

    GROUP H
    Juventus (ITA)
    Man. United (ENG)
    Valencia (ESP)
    Young Boys (SUI)

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    1. Chefren30 August 2018 at 19:14

      We will enjoy this group stage with many top clashes.
      Group C and H among the most interesting ones.

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    2. DutchRedREF30 August 2018 at 19:38

      96 matches with 24 elite referees. Each elite will handle 3 games so 24 matches for 1st category referees. Sounds this logical?

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    3. George30 August 2018 at 20:05

      Completely agree, Chefren. Group H is going to be very difficult for qualification (between United and Valencia, mostly), and in C between the top three teams (Napoli, Paris and Liverpool). And also group B, I think. Inter will give trouble to Barcelona and Tottenham.

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    4. Mr COURSEAUX30 August 2018 at 20:17

      other referees than the 10 in world cup could have top clash but very difficult to see games for a referee make CL debut

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    5. DutchRedREF30 August 2018 at 20:42

      Matchday 6 probably Bastien

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    6. Teo30 August 2018 at 20:45

      I am very happy that Crvena zvezda (Red Star) is in such fantastic group. We will see Mbappe, Neymar, Salah and many other great players at our biggest stadium in Belgrade. Would be a spectacle. Goal difference could be -30, but who cares...

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    7. ned30 August 2018 at 21:40

      I hope you enjoy the atmosphere and matches Teo :) There should be interesting referee designations for that group as well with many important games.

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  41. Chefren30 August 2018 at 20:12

    82': a very crucial decision by Sidiropoulos and AR2, simulation.
    Replay was not clear, but very likely they got it right.

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    1. chris bramis30 August 2018 at 21:05

      Chefren how was Sidiropoulos' performance? I might watch the game tomorrow, I didnt had the chance to watch it live.

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    2. Chefren30 August 2018 at 21:17

      I didn't watch the whole game, I missed the opportunity, however reading some commentaries I think it was an expected level with one crucial decision in 82' (simulation).
      Rather correct, but replay was not 100% clear.
      I will write more tomorrow.

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  42. Euro Soccer Ref30 August 2018 at 20:25

    Well, Saudi FF invested a lot in foreign referees...

    SUPER CUP
    Al-Hilal Riyadh v Al-Ittihad Jeddah (Cüneyt Çakιr)

    MATCHDAY 1
    Uhud Medina v An-Nassr (Pavel Královec)
    Al-Hazm Ar-Rass v Al-Wahda Mecca (Martin Thomsen)
    Al-Ittifaq Dammam v Ar-Ra'id Buraydah (Simon Lee Evans)
    Al-Qadisiya Al-Khobar v Al-Fatih Al-Ahsa (Mark Clattenburg)
    Al-Hilal Riyadh v Al-Faiha'a Al-Majma'ah (Szymon Marciniak)
    Ash-Shabab Riyadh v Al-Ittihad Jeddah (Damir Skomina)
    Al-Faysali Al-Majma'ah v Al-Batin (Milorad Mažić)
    Al-Ahli Jeddah v At-Ta'awoun Buraydah (Björn Kuipers)

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    1. Chefren30 August 2018 at 21:20

      Fahad Al Mirdasi is still on the FIFA list, this is another strange thing I don't understand... however with this management (is Clattenburg still the head, there?) no big future for Saudi referees.

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    2. Euro Soccer Ref30 August 2018 at 21:34

      Who knows how the things look like if the best referee tried to fix a match having been already selected to WC...

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    3. Philipp S30 August 2018 at 21:57

      Somehow Martin Thomsen doesn't really fit into that pattern. I wonder, why he was chosen.

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    4. Euro Soccer Ref30 August 2018 at 22:05

      Perhaps DFB didn't want to send any Bundesliga referee (or none was interested in flying to Saudi Arabia).

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    5. Mikael W31 August 2018 at 01:16

      http://www.arabnews.com/node/1363246/sport

      “I am under contract to improve the standards of referees in Saudi Arabia, referee and to provide the best match officials around the world to referee every match in the Saudi Pro League” Clattenburg told Arab News (in a recent interview).

      Hardly long term objectives set by the Englishman...

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    6. Gylfi4631 August 2018 at 02:22

      Chefren, believe it or not, no one has heard about AlMirdasi since May when he was suspended for allegedly asking for a bribe.

      Some people say he’s in prison!

      I feel really sorry for him, I think Saudi Arabia officials are hiding him so that he won’t expose the true story behind what really happened.

      Football there is screwed.

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    7. J_40:3131 August 2018 at 14:00

      Fully agree, chefren!

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    8. "Dynamic Personality"???31 August 2018 at 23:53

      The fruits of Clatts "hard work" to improve the level of native Saudi Arabian officiating is clearly on display every weekend. I mean, just look at those assignments. It's a great time to be a Saudi Arabian referee, right?

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  43. Teo30 August 2018 at 20:42

    Incredible penalty given by Soares Dias. I think big mistake.

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  44. Ref-world30 August 2018 at 21:55

    What’s wrong with Banti?! This match will be very wild!

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  45. DutchRedREF30 August 2018 at 22:55

    CL program is out. Let’s start with an early prediction of MD1.

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    1. DutchRedREF30 August 2018 at 23:43

      Monaco- Atletico Madrid Cakir
      Club Brugge - Borussia Dortmund Hategan
      FC Barcelona - PSV Eindhoven Mazic
      Internazionale - Tottenham Hotspurs Brych
      Liverpool - PSG Kuipers
      Red Star- Napoli Mateu Lahoz
      Schalke 04 - FC Porto Turpin
      Galatasaray - Lokomotiv Moskou Oliver
      Ajax- AEK Athene Orsato
      Benfica - Bayern Münich Rocchi
      ManCity- Lyon Undiano Mallenco
      Shakhtar Donetsk - Hoffenheim Collum
      Real Madrid - As Roma Skomina
      Viktoria Pilzen - CSKA Moskou Diaz
      Young Boys - Man United Makkelie
      Valencia - Juventus Karasev

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    2. Philipp S31 August 2018 at 00:54

      Mine is
      Monaco - Atletico Madrid: Cakir
      Club Brugge - Borussia Dortmund: Collum
      FC Barcelona - PSV Eindhoven: Kruzliak
      Internazionale - Tottenham Hotspurs: Hategan
      Liverpool - PSG: Mateu
      Red Star - Napoli: Sousa
      Schalke 04 - FC Porto: Rocchi
      Galatasaray - Lokomotiv Moskou: Buquet
      Ajax - AEK Athene: Mazeika
      Benfica - Bayern Münich: Oliver
      ManCity- Lyon: Skomina
      Shakhtar Donetsk - Hoffenheim: Gil Manzano
      Real Madrid - As Roma: Kuipers
      Viktoria Pilzen - CSKA Moskou: Zwayer
      Young Boys - Man United: Sidiropoulos
      Valencia - Juventus: Mazic

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    3. MARIO31 August 2018 at 09:34

      Monaco - Atletico Madrid: OLIVER
      Club Brugge - Borussia Dortmund: KRUZLIAK
      FC Barcelona - PSV Eindhoven: MAZIC
      Internazionale - Tottenham Hotspurs: BRYCH
      Liverpool - PSG: MATEU LAHOZ
      Red Star - Napoli: UNDIANO MALLENCO
      Schalke 04 - FC Porto: COLLUM
      Galatasaray - Lokomotiv Moskou: ROCCHI
      Ajax - AEK Athene: MAZEIKA
      Benfica - Bayern Münich: KASSAI
      ManCity- Lyon: KUIPERS
      Shakhtar Donetsk - Hoffenheim: TREIMANIS
      Real Madrid - As Roma: HATEGAN
      Viktoria Pilzen - CSKA Moskou: MADDEN
      Young Boys - Man United: SIDIROPOLOUS
      Valencia - Juventus: TURPIN

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    4. ayomaju5 September 2018 at 10:36

      Brugge - Dortmund : Hategan
      Monaco - Atletico : Cakir
      Barcelona - PSV : Kassai
      Inter - Tottenham : Mazic
      Liverpool - Paris : Kuipers
      Red Star - Napoli : Grinfeld
      Galatasaray - Lokomotiv : Bastien
      Schalke - Porto : Turpin
      Ajax - AEK : Gil Manzano
      Benfica - Bayern : Mateu Lahoz
      Man City - Lyon : Skomina
      Shakhtar - Hoffenheim : Dias
      Real Madrid - Roma : Brych
      Plzen - CSKA : Madden
      Valencia - Juventus : Marciniak
      Young Boys - Man United : Kruzliak

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  46. GerryUSref31 August 2018 at 06:40

    I had the chance to review some of the key situations from today’s games.

    Two good second cautions from Steiler.
    Phantom red card for Oliver, after advice of 4O or AR1.
    The simulation call for Sidiropoulos in 82 is good decision.
    Makkelie with good decisive handball penalty call in injury time.
    Soares Dias with two soft but supportable penalty calls. Very little contact in either and these will provoke discussion.
    Gil Manzano with incorrect penalty, should be simulation.

    A mixed night for Europe’s developing referees.

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    1. pita falta31 August 2018 at 09:39

      Gerry,about Gil Manzano I looked 20 times the reply and I have doubts , may have touched him immediately and then the player fall after. The contact may have been made. How can you speak of a wrong penalty? You have the eyes of an eagle !!!!!

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  47. pita falta31 August 2018 at 09:54

    Good performance of the Greek referee Sidiropoulos. Pleasant surprise for me, look forward to see him in Champions League matches

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  48. Del Cerro the best31 August 2018 at 12:00

    Some Libertadores antics:

    Deyverson red card for inciting violence I guess, such a disgraceful behaviour: https://streamable.com/bavac

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref31 August 2018 at 13:57

      He behaved like he was on drugs...

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    2. Philipp S31 August 2018 at 15:03

      However a bit difficult to find a reason for this RC in the LotG...

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    3. VG31 August 2018 at 16:07

      What on earth kind of striker shoes is the ref even wearing. Those are Nike shoes worn by many attackers and it’s not even matching his uniform brand.

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  49. Mikael W31 August 2018 at 12:12

    I watched Burnley - Olympiacos, you can expect a full report later I am busy for the moment, but the take home message for me is...

    Viktor Kassai is back!
    Very good performance, he is definitely one of the best match managers in the world. Hopefully he can get some top clashes in CL against this background.
    Very pleased for the Hungarian!

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  50. Michael31 August 2018 at 14:46

    Celtic v Rangers, Sunday 12pm GMT+1
    Referee: William Collum
    AR1: Frank Connor
    AR2: Graeme Stewart
    Fourth Official: John Beaton

    Interesting situation involving Collum last Saturday, where he was very quick to give a RC after a challenge. The RC was appealed by Kilmarnock.

    Video: https://youtu.be/xm5wCmNJTAs?t=113

    He was then appointed to the Old Firm game before the appeal was heard. If you were being cynical you'd say there was no way they were going to undermine his Old Firm appointment by overturning the RC!
    Sure enough the appeal was rejected, prompting a statement from Steve Clarke: http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/Article?id=7629&ShowCat=

    Let's hope it all goes smoothly on Sunday...

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  51. Chefren31 August 2018 at 18:28

    Two words more aboutm Sidiropoulos, it is reported that he could have issued another YC for simulation to the player who was correctly then booked in 82', a few earlier he had committed another simulation, but outside the box. Sidiropoulos whistled a free kick, however nothing really crucial. He could have sent off as well a player from Atalanta who committed two rough fouls but got only one YC.
    However, overall, I think expected level, if one doesn't want to count beans.

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  52. Ref Fot31 August 2018 at 21:33

    Any news about AAR in Uefa Nations League ?

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    1. Chefren1 September 2018 at 00:21

      Still no news. I think we will know something soon...

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    2. RPC1 September 2018 at 01:15

      I confirm AAR are used in the UEFA Nations League
      Bart Vertenten (BEL) is appointed for a match 9,10 or 11/09 with AAR :

      UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE 2019

      09-11.09.2018
      REF : VERTENTEN Bart
      AA : VANYZERE Rien - NIJSSEN Thibaud
      AAR : VISSER Lawrence - VAN DRIESSCHE Bram
      4e OFF : DE NEVE Yves

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    3. Chefren1 September 2018 at 08:35

      Thank you RPC. So appointments should be revealed soon.

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    4. Philipp1 September 2018 at 09:01

      This means definitely that we will not see a referee from a very small country at least on MD6 e.g. Barbeno. He is the only FIFA referee of San Marino and has definitely no experience with AAR.

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    5. Chefren1 September 2018 at 10:24

      Indeed, Category 3 were never appointed with AARs at UEFA level. So, I assume we will have only Category 2 referees.
      About Barbeno, in San Marino additional assistant referees have been used for some games, but for sure not a big experience there.

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    6. Philipp1 September 2018 at 13:47

      Ok, I‘m not into the San Marinese referee;) but that’s clearly a signal.

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  53. Quilava31 August 2018 at 22:41

    Correct PK whistled by Sánchez Martínez in Gipuzkoa Derby.

    However he issued YC for GK Dmitrovic, IMO it should have been a RC.

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    1. Quilava1 September 2018 at 11:54

      Link:

      https://streamable.com/fnou0

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    2. George1 September 2018 at 12:07

      Agree, for me it is a RC. And I think VAR should have intervened, as the movement he makes with his left arm makes it clear it is not a fair challenge for the ball, as obviously he won't reach it at that height.

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    3. Alex F1 September 2018 at 16:51

      His lower arm is going for the ball -- this is one that has been consistently given as a YC over the last couple of seasons.

      I'm OK with a YC here.

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  54. Chefren1 September 2018 at 00:29

    https://streamable.com/yyn7l
    Here the penalty by Kehlet in Astana - APOEL.
    I waited for a better quality before publishing it.
    Interesting to note that the decision was not taken immediately, at first referee looked as he wanted to play on.
    Possible AR involvement or a simple change of idea?
    In any case, it looks like a wrong call: clear chest (perception mistake).
    This penalty led Astana to equalize the score after first leg and then to win on PSO.

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    2. Alex F1 September 2018 at 16:50

      To me it appears that it hits the hand right in front of the chest as the defender is trying to get it out of the way.

      Having said that -- I had to frame by frame to even get that much out of it.

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    3. Philipp S1 September 2018 at 17:23

      Even if hits the hand or arm, the short distance(+ ball speed), the natural position and the ball to hand movement should overweigh the slightly increased body surface.

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  55. Chefren1 September 2018 at 12:36

    https://ok.ru/video/991641471590
    Yesterday in serie A game Milan - Roma we had two interesting VAR interventions.
    In the first case (60:30 match minute) a goal scored by Milan is then disallowed following a revision (we have accuracy on offside starting from this season). On last season, AR should have been backed and goal allowed. Such situations are impossible to assess for assistant referees live.
    Second VAR intervention: match minute 78:00 disallowed goal by Roma, following a previous control by arm, missed by referee. You can see how short the revision is, this could mean that referee had already some doubts and he was looking jkust for confirmation, otherwise, second option is that communication and selection of images by VAR has been for sure excellent. I never saw a so short revision (about 1 or 2 seconds).

    So far, in two matchdays and one game of MD3 (yesterday's Milan - Roma) we had VAR interventions only for offside and handballs.
    Handball incidents related to goal or penalties occurred in: Chievo - Juventus, Cagliari - Sassuolo, Milan - Roma, Parma - Udinese.
    So I would say the field of VAR application has become for sure more narrow, but at the same time handballs stay as "big problem".
    I will inform you when we will have the first VAR intervention for a "normal" foul (no handball).

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    1. Quilava1 September 2018 at 15:03

      Only 3 VAR interventions in 2 matchdays in Spain.

      2 of them in Rayo Vallecano-Sevilla (MD1, Referee Mateu Lahoz, VAR De Burgos Bengoetxea), a goal conceded after wrong offside and a PK conceded when Mateu said DFK)

      The other one in Espanyol-Valencia (MD2, Referee Del Cerro Grande, VAR Melero López), when a free-kick resulted in a ghost goal Del Cerro Grande didn't initially concede, corrected by Melero López)

      We haven't seen still neither an OFR nor a single RC.

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    2. George1 September 2018 at 17:44

      A fourth one last night in Villareal-Girona, with a goal disallowed due to offside (initially given).

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    3. George1 September 2018 at 20:41

      Make it five. Another one for Mateu Lahoz (or better said, Iker de Francisco): goal disallowed due to offside. Very difficult call, IMO impossible to spot live.

      Later on, a possible penalty for Atlético was not given and VAR did not intervene.

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    4. Yk2 September 2018 at 00:53

      Six. Ref initially disallowed the goal for a perceived foul by the attacker but the decision was overturned after an OFR (the first one).

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  56. Mikael W1 September 2018 at 20:07

    I wrote a report on Viktor Kassai's performance in Burnley - Olympiakós, it can be found on the link below:

    http://kronikasedziowska.blogspot.com/p/burnley-v-olympiacos.html

    I hope that it makes for a good reading!
    All the reports I write can be found under the "Mikael's Reports" tab on Vlad's Kronika sędziowska blog (https://kronikasedziowska.blogspot.com).

    Regards
    Mikael W.

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  57. Michael2 September 2018 at 01:42

    Not a good afternoon for this officiating team in the Scottish second tier: https://twitter.com/PartickThistle/status/1036025973798588417

    It seems the only person who thought the ball hadn't cross the line was the AR! Both teams going to the centre circle for the resart yet the referee goes with the AR...

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    1. VG2 September 2018 at 12:31

      That’s why you don’t use those types of goals with posts on the ground

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    2. Filip V2 September 2018 at 14:09

      shocking really. how come that of the officials saw what happened. it was so obvious. I would really like to hear explanation from the ref

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  58. Quilava2 September 2018 at 14:05

    Good performance by Estrada Fernández in Valencian derby.

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  59. Chefren2 September 2018 at 16:22

    Some possible SFP in Cardiff - Arsenal. Taylor always with YC.

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  60. Quilava2 September 2018 at 17:11

    PK after OFR (VAR Undiano Mallenco) whistled by Iglesias Villanueva coming from a wrong corner.

    How many points should be initially deducted from its mark? (-0.2, -0.3, -0.5)

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    1. RayHD2 September 2018 at 22:14

      -0.2 is for a wrong corner leading to goal. Most likely it will be -0.1.

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  61. Mikael W3 April 2019 at 19:58

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