Wednesday 18 August 2021

2021-22 UEFA Champions League - Play-Offs (First Legs, II) - Referee appointments

The second set of referee appointments for 2021-22 UEFA Champions League play-offs (first legs), games to be played on 18 August 2021.  

William Collum, back to officiate a CL Playoff after 4 years (2017)

18 August 2021, 21:00 CET - Lisbon (Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica)
SL Benfica (POR) - PSV Eindhoven (NED)
Referee: Felix Brych (GER)
Assistant Referee 1: Mark Borsch (GER)
Assistant Referee 2: Stefan Lupp (GER) 
Fourth Official: Tobias Reichel (GER)
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Ftiz (GER)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert (GER) 
UEFA Referee Observer: Stefano Podeschi (SMR)
UEFA Delegate: Matthew Pars (MLT)

18 August 2021, 21:00 CET - Malmö (Eleda Stadion)
Malmö FF (SWE) - PFC Ludogorets 1945 (BUL)
Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP)
Assistant Referee 1: Pau Cebrián Devís (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Roberto del Palomar (ESP)
Fourth Official: José Luis Munuera (ESP)
Video Assistant Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera (ESP)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ricardo de Burgos (ESP)
UEFA Referee Observer: Leslie Irvine (NIR)
UEFA Delegate: Klara Bjartmarz (ISL)

21:00 CET - Bern (Stadion Wankdorf)
BSC Young Boys (SUI) - Ferencvárosi TC (HUN)
Referee: William Collum (SCO) 
Assistant Referee 1: David McGeachie (SCO)
Assistant Referee 2: Francis Connor (SCO)
Fourth Official: Donald Robertson (SCO)
Video Assistant Referee: Christopher Kavanagh (ENG)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Paul Tierney (ENG) 
UEFA Referee Observer: Mehmet Murat Ilgaz (TUR)
UEFA Delegate: Ronald Zimmermann (GER)
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47 comments:

  1. Oliver16 August 2021 at 10:27

    I thought Lahoz had retired? Can someone clear this up for me please

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    1. RikB16 August 2021 at 10:36

      He didn't. Or there will be no referee. ;)

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    2. Chefren16 August 2021 at 10:39

      The news abvout his retirement were false. We discussed the question on the blog as well. It wasn't anything coming from him directly.

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  2. greek ref16 August 2021 at 15:42

    So the referees without a PO appointment are:

    Del Cerro
    Turpin
    Taylor
    Orsato
    Vincic
    Grinfeld
    Karasev

    Karasev or Grinfeld without an appointment?

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    1. Valkeen9916 August 2021 at 16:34

      Don't you dare to forget Skomina😉

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    2. Anonymous16 August 2021 at 17:16

      Karasev already had Super Cup.

      2nd LEG PREDICTIONS:

      Ferencvaros-Young Boys: Vincic [Dankert]
      Ludogorets-Malmoe: Turpin [Letexier]
      PSV-Benfica: Orsato [Irrati]
      Shakhtar-Monaco: Taylor [Attwell]
      GNK Dinamo-Sheriff: Del Cerro [Martinez Munuera]
      Brondby-Salzburg: Zwayer [Dingert]

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    3. Referee 1216 August 2021 at 18:18

      Del Cerro cancelled his appointment in third round, maybe an injury so he will miss the play off?
      Karasev had supercup but that is not the reason not to appoint him to play off, for me it is even more reason to appoint him in play off.
      There is no sense in appointing Skomina in CL playoff after almost a year long pause due to to injury, EL match would be more appropriate for his come back.

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    4. Sviat M16 August 2021 at 18:43

      Is Skomina already recovered from his injury? Any news from Slovenia?

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    5. Chefren16 August 2021 at 19:01

      @Referee 12 it was reported on the blog that Del Cerro appointment was annulled as precaution because he had been in contact with a person who had COVID. So I think he should be now avilable for a play off, the needed time has passed.

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    6. Philipp S16 August 2021 at 20:16

      I was wondering the same, also because Mateu has the usual VARs of del Cerro. But with this information, he should indeed be ready for the 2nd leg.

      Therefore my prediction:
      Ferencvaros-Young Boys: Vincic [Gil]
      Ludogorets-Malmoe: Karasev [Meshkov]
      PSV-Benfica: Orsato [Irrati]
      Shakhtar-Monaco: Taylor [Attwell]
      GNK Dinamo-Sheriff: Turpin [Letexier]
      Brondby-Salzburg: del Cerro Grande [Martinez]

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    7. Chefren16 August 2021 at 21:06

      Philipp, Mateu with another VAR because Hernández Hernández is busy with a Conference League Play Off.

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    8. Referee 1216 August 2021 at 21:15

      @Chefren Tnx for the info on Del Cerro, I missed this information. Then it seems like Grinfeeld could miss the play off.

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  3. Ref Fot16 August 2021 at 19:51

    OT, I observed last penalty from Euro final from different angle. After that, I saw Del Cerro running so fast, why he do that?

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  4. Refsav16 August 2021 at 21:23

    On the other hand referee abroad announced that Brych had retired?

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    1. Chefren16 August 2021 at 21:51

      Brych will retire from FIFA list at the end of 2021, then he will continue in Germany until the age limit of 47.
      All other infos are wrong and Brych was very clear about that.

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  5. hschettu17 August 2021 at 09:12

    Sascha Stegemann will handle the german Supercup today between Dortmund and Bayern

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  6. G Zeigermaher18 August 2021 at 11:23

    Who is the delegate and the referee observer for UECL St Johnstone v Lask?

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    1. Chefren18 August 2021 at 11:48

      Did you mean for second leg in Scotland?
      First leg appointment is posted in the related discussion.
      About second leg, I still didn't get delegate, observer will be Darko Ceferin (SVN).

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    2. G Zeigermaher19 August 2021 at 01:48

      Yes, that what I was talking about. Is that you?:)

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  7. Chefren18 August 2021 at 21:21

    Hot minutes for Collum, challenging game, a player from Young Boys could have already got a second YC, the Scottish now must control the game.
    Let's see the next minutes.

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  8. Chefren18 August 2021 at 21:22

    #14 Ferencvaros with a very clear YC as well... dark yellow.

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  9. Chefren18 August 2021 at 21:27

    Now penalty and RC for DOGSO, holding, not a genuine attempt to play ball. It can be discussed due to the presence of another defender coming close to opponent, but I think VAR should confirm. Very chaotic minutes with many cards in a row, also for protest. Collum is in trouble regarding control in my opinion, even after the penalty everything happened.

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  10. PolandRef18 August 2021 at 21:32

    The penalty goal rightly canceled? Why

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    1. Chefren18 August 2021 at 21:36

      The goal was scored after the missed penalty, attacker had entered the box before the shot, indirect free kick to defending team due to encroachment.

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    2. Unknown18 August 2021 at 22:15

      But the defender encroached as well!!! Encroachment of both sides is penalty to be retaken……

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    3. Michael19 August 2021 at 01:12

      Encroachment is judged by the position of the feet so the defender didn't encroach...

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    4. Jacques19 August 2021 at 09:13

      I can accept the decision based on the LotG, but I've seen many penalty kicks validated after the attacker runned a meter (or more) into the penalty area.

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    5. Michael19 August 2021 at 13:41

      VAR won't get involved if the encroachment doesn't have an effect on the game - in this case the player who encroached scored the rebound from the penalty!

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  11. pirri18 August 2021 at 21:35

    Same old story with Collum. I have never seen a great match refereed by him in Champions League but at the end he is always there. And Hategan is refeering EL playoffs tonight...

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    1. Chefren18 August 2021 at 21:37

      What I can point out so far is that regarding decisions it can be OK, but he has to find a way to manage and control the game, definitely!

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  12. Unknown18 August 2021 at 21:49

    Controversial decisions from Collum!

    https://streamable.com/lv2nwx

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    1. Forlan18 August 2021 at 22:02

      PK and YC would be a better decision, IMO.

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    2. Mikael W18 August 2021 at 22:13

      In the sense of assessing 'real DOGSOs', in the idea that Barzagli vs. Mexico at CC 2013 is one, that's an excellent decision IMO. At the moment of the foul, he denies a clear chance at goal.

      However, I doubt UEFA will agree - there are enough reasons for them to assess that this first half red card with a penalty could have been avoided.

      They were happy with an even 'redder' offence than this, the penalty at the end of Çakır's HUNPOR at the EURO, being yellow. Would be interested if this arrives on the RefNetwork. :)

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    3. Shearer19 August 2021 at 12:37

      Agree with Forlan, PK and YC would have been better choice

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    4. Flip19 August 2021 at 15:40

      Hmm, in my view it's a RC offence.
      In the moment of the holding infringement the attacker could have produced a serious scoring opportunity.
      In the wider picture, this sending-off looks 'wierd' (especially for non-refereeing fans) because of the defender nearby - I therefore think that UEFA would be happier with a YC here.
      But, IMO, it's a brave and correct decision by Collum who identified the closeness of the attacker to the goal correctly.

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  14. Forlan18 August 2021 at 22:52

    2 soft YC by Brych in last few minutes + YC to Benfica coach -> very alert style and an attempt to prevent loosing control. Otherwise no problems in a very interesting match, except for 2 dubious offside calls by AR2 (not crucial and both with delay).

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref18 August 2021 at 23:01

      Very consistent and alert Brych tonight. He didn't take the back seat like sometimes in the past. His line was strict and clear for everyone. Well done! (However I still very much dislike his style of walking and shouting ;))

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    2. greek ref19 August 2021 at 09:35

      I agree with Euro Soccer Ref. Brych was very alert and used his cards efficiently. But towards the end of the match he became angry which was visible on his body language. The important thing is that he maintaned control on a challenging match.

      AR1 correctly disallowed a PSV goal for offside. AR2 with 2 mistakes on offside calls.

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  15. AHMED ADERDOUR18 August 2021 at 23:27

    FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021
    Groups

    Paraguay vs Japan

    Referee 1 : Francisco DE OSES BUMEDIEN (ESP)
    Referee 2 : BENCHABANE Sofien (FRA)
    Referee 3 : Hany FAROUK (EGY)
    Time Keeper : HACHIM Said (MAD)

    Football Union of Russia vs USA

    Referee 1 : Lucas ESTEVAO (BRA)
    Referee 2 : Hamdi BCHIR (TUN)
    Referee 3 : ROMO Mariano (ARG)
    Time Keeper : PALOMINO Micke (PER)

    United Arab Emirates vs Tahiti

    Referee 1 : GOMES SOARES Sergio Filipe (POR)
    Referee 2 : MATTICOLI Gionni (ITA)
    Referee 3 : Vitalij GOMOLKO (LTU)
    Time Keeper : BATISTA Gumercindo (PAN)

    Mozambique vs Spain

    Referee 1 : AL SALEHI Turki (OMA)
    Referee 2 : CARBALLO PEREZ Gonzalo Yurandir (SLV)
    Referee 3 : Aecio FERNANDEZ (URU)
    Time Keeper : brahim AKBARPOUR (IRN)

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  16. Euro Soccer Ref18 August 2021 at 23:47

    The tackle Chefren mentioned above:

    https://streamable.com/ruqh40

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    1. Shearer19 August 2021 at 12:35

      RC no doubt - high intensity challenge, hitting point above the ankle, defender's leg locked...

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    2. Flip19 August 2021 at 15:34

      RC for SFP needed here IMO.
      The player endangers the health of his opponent significantly, as he hits him with high intensity and open studs on/above the ankle..
      VAR intervention necassary for me, but UEFA could disagree with me.

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    3. David20 August 2021 at 18:21

      I think VAR should intervene here, RC.

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  17. AHMED ADERDOUR19 August 2021 at 00:13

    FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021
    Groups

    SENEGAL vs URUGUAY

    Referee 1 : OSTROWSKI Lukasz (POL)
    Referee 2 : Vitalij GOMOLKO (LTU)
    Referee 3 : Francisco DE OSES BUMEDIEN (ESP)
    Time Keeper : ANGELES Juan (DOM)

    BELARUS vs EL SALVADOR

    Referee 1 : MAT HASSAN Suhaimi (MAS)
    Referee 2 : Aecio FERNANDEZ (URU)
    Referee 3 : HATANO Yuichi (JPN)
    Time Keeper : Lucas ESTEVAO (BRA)

    PORTUGAL vs OMAN

    Referee 1 : ROMO Mariano (ARG)
    Referee 2 : PALOMINO Micke (PER)
    Referee 3 : MATTICOLI Gionni (ITA)
    Time Keeper : DOMINGUEZ Gustavo (PAR)

    SWITZERLAND vs BRAZIL

    Referee 1 : HACHIM Said (MAD)
    Referee 2 : BATISTA Gumercindo (PAN)
    Referee 3 : BORISOV Roman (RUS)
    Time Keeper : Aurelien PLANCHAIS-GODEFROY (TAH)

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