Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Europa Conference League 2024/25 - Referee Appointments - Matchday 6

2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League, referee appointments for MD6. 


Thursday 19 December 2024

21:00 CET - London (Stamford Bridge) 
CHELSEA FC (ENG) - SHAMROCK ROVERS FC (IRL)
Referee: Willy Delajod FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Erwan Finjean FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Philippe Jeanne FRA
Fourth Official: Thomas Leonard FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Bastien Dechepy FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Jérémie Pignard FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Herbert Fandel GER
UEFA Delegate: Kris Bellon BEL 

21:00 CET - Linz (Oberösterreich Arena)
LASK LINZ (AUT) - VÍKINGUR REYKJAVÍK (ISL)
Referee: Mohammed Al-emara FIN
Assistant Referee 1: Turkka Valjakka FIN
Assistant Referee 2: Juuso Mantere FIN
Fourth Official: Peiman Simani FIN
Video Assistant Referee: Jeroen Manschot NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Richard Wilhelmus Martens NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Matteo Simone Trefoloni ITA 
UEFA Delegate: Idil Baykara Cem TUR

21:00 CET - Seville (Estadio Benito Villamarín)
REAL BETIS BALOMPIÉ (ESP) - HJK HELSINKI (FIN)
Referee: Patrik Kolarić CRO
Assistant Referee 1: Luka Pajić CRO
Assistant Referee 2: Ivan Starčević CRO
Fourth Official: Dario Bel CRO 
Video Assistant Referee: Mario Zebec CRO
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Fran Jović CRO
UEFA Referee Observer: Stavros Tritsonis GRE 
UEFA Delegate: Mauro Tonolini ITA 

21:00 CET - Molde (Aker Stadion)
MOLDE FK (NOR) - FK MLADÁ BOLESLAV (CZE)
Referee: Visar Kastrati KOS
Assistant Referee 1: Fatmir Sekiraqa KOS
Assistant Referee 2: Arbnor Bullatovci KOS
Fourth Official: Lirim Jashar KOS
Video Assistant Referee: Luca Pairetto ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Dardan Çaka KOS
UEFA Referee Observer: Kevin Parry WAL 
UEFA Delegate: Oleg Harlamov EST

21:00 CET - Heidenheim (FCH Arena)
1. FC HEIDENHEIM 1846 (GER) - FC ST. GALLEN 1879 (SUI)
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas ESP 
Assistant Referee 1: Alfredo Rodriguez Moreno ESP
Assistant Referee 2: Iker De Francisco Grijalba ESP
Fourth Official: Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández ESP
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Atkinson ENG 
UEFA Delegate: Adonis Procopiou CYP

21:00 CET - Stockholm (Stockholm Arena)
DJURGÅRDENS IF (SWE) - LEGIA WARSZAWA (POL)
Referee: David Šmajc SVN
Assistant Referee 1: David Gabrovec SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Tomaž Cerne SVN
Fourth Official: Aleksandar Matković SVN
Video Assistant Referee: Asmir Sagrković SVN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Matej Jug SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Niklas à Lídarenda FRO
UEFA Delegate: Yuriy Barbash UKR

21:00 CET - Nicosia (GSP)
APOEL (CYP) - ASTANA FK (KAZ)
Referee: Sebastian Gishamer AUT
Assistant Referee 1: Roland Riedel AUT 
Assistant Referee 2: Santino Schreiner AUT
Fourth Official: Jakob Semler AUT
Video Assistant Referee: Alan Kijas AUT
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Josef Spurny AUT
UEFA Referee Observer: Kyros Vassaras GRE
UEFA Delegate: Alojzije Šupraha CRO

21:00 CET - Vienna (Allianz Stadion)
SK RAPID WIEN (AUT) - FC KØBENHAVN (DEN)
Referee: John Beaton SCO
Assistant Referee 1: Daniel McFarlane SCO
Assistant Referee 2: David McGeachie SCO
Fourth Official: Calum Scott SCO 
Video Assistant Referee: Kevin Clancy SCO
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Steven McLean SCO
UEFA Referee Observer: Jouni Hyytiä FIN
UEFA Delegate: Per Svärd SWE

21:00 CET - Guimarães (Estádio D. Afonso Henriques)
VITÓRIA SC (POR) - ACF FIORENTINA (ITA)
Referee: Juxhin Xhaja ALB
Assistant Referee 1: Arber Zalla ALB 
Assistant Referee 2: Rejdi Avdo ALB
Fourth Official: Albert Doda ALB
Video Assistant Referee: Robert Schröder GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Kreshnik Barjamaj ALB
UEFA Referee Observer: Terje Hauge NOR
UEFA Delegate: David McDowell SVN

21:00 CET - Bruges (Jan Breydelstadion)
CERCLE BRUGGE KSV (BEL) - RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FK (TUR)
Referee: István Vad HUN
Assistant Referee 1: Vencel Tóth HUN
Assistant Referee 2: Istvan Albert HUN
Fourth Official: Gergo Bogár HUN
Video Assistant Referee: Tamás Bognár HUN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Katalin Kulcsár HUN
UEFA Referee Observer: Boško Jovanetić SRB
UEFA Delegate: Marcin Stefanski POL

21:00 CET - Thun (Arena Thun)
FC LUGANO (SUI) - PAFOS FC (CYP)
Referee: Nenad Minaković SRB
Assistant Referee 1: Nikola Borović SRB
Assistant Referee 2: Boško Božović SRB
Fourth Official: Milan Mitić SRB
Video Assistant Referee: Momčilo Marković SRB
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Aleksandar Živković SRB
UEFA Referee Observer: Georgios Bikas GRE
UEFA Delegate: Danny Meenan IRL 

21:00 CET - Edinburgh (Tynecastle Park)
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FC (SCO) - FC PETROCUB (MDA)
Referee: Ondřej Berka CZE
Assistant Referee 1: Ivo Nadvornik CZE
Assistant Referee 2: Matěj Vlček CZE
Fourth Official: Ondrej Pechanec CZE
Video Assistant Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Valerio Marini ITA 
UEFA Referee Observer: Edgar Steinborn GER
UEFA Delegate: Manuela Costa POR 

21:00 CET - Athens (Olymbiakó Athlitikó Kéntro Athinón "Spýros Loúis")
PANATHINAÏKÓS AO (GRE) - FK DYNAMA-MINSK (BLR)
Referee: Rob Hennessy IRL
Assistant Referee 1: Dermot Broughton IRL
Assistant Referee 2: Emmett Dynan IRL
Fourth Official: Kevin O'Sullivan IRL
Video Assistant Referee: Darren England ENG
Assistant Video Assistant Referee:  Sian Massey-Ellis ENG
UEFA Referee Observer: Georgi Vadachkoria GEO
UEFA Delegate: Sanja Bosanac Perišić MNE

21:00 CET - Bačka Topola,(TSC Arena)
FK TSC BAČKA TOPOLA (SRB) - NOA FC (ARM)
Referee: Marian Barbu ROU
Assistant Referee 1: Ovidiu Artene ROU
Assistant Referee 2: Imre Laszlo Bucsi ROU
Fourth Official: Rares Vidican ROU
Video Assistant Referee: Ovidiu Haţegan ROU
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Sebastian Colţescu ROU
UEFA Referee Observer: Gerard Perry IRL
UEFA Delegate: Froso Ppekri CYP

21:00 CET - Banjaluka (Gradski Stadion Banja Luka)
FK BORAC BANJA LUKA (BIH) - AS OMÓNIA LEFKOSÍAS (CYP)
Referee: Mohammed Al-Hakim SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mehmet Culum SWE
Assistant Referee 2: Fredrik Klyver SWE
Fourth Official: Granit Maqedonci SW
Video Assistant Referee: Jakob Kehlet DEN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Sandi Putros DEN
UEFA Referee Observer: Augustus Constantin ROU
UEFA Delegate: Tibor Vámos HUN

21:00 CET - Białystok (Stadion Miejski w Białymstoku)
JAGIELLONIA BIAŁYSTOK (POL) - NK OLIMPIJA LJUBLJANA (SVN)
Referee: Luis Godinho POR
Assistant Referee 1: Ru Teixeira POR
Assistant Referee 2: Pedro Almeida POR
Fourth Official: Miguel Nogueira POR
Video Assistant Referee: Tiago Martins POR
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: André Narciso POR
UEFA Referee Observer: Manuel Díaz Vega ESP
UEFA Delegate: Damir Stipković CRO

21:00 CET - Celje (Stadion Celje)
NK CELJE (SVN) - THE NEW SAINTS FC (WAL) 
Referee: Lukas Fähndrich SUI
Assistant Referee 1: Guillaume Maire SUI
Assistant Referee 2: Nicolas Müller SUI
Fourth Official: Nico Gianforte SUI
Video Assistant Referee: Lionel Tschudi SUI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Johannes von Mandach SUI
UEFA Referee Observer: Salustià Chato Ciprés AND
UEFA Delegate: Dragoș Hîncu MDA

21:00 CET - Belfast (Windsor Park) 
LARNE FC (NIR) - KAA GENT (BEL)
Referee: Sigurd Kringstad NOR
Assistant Referee 1: Runar Langseth NOR
Assistant Referee 2: Ole Andreas Haukåsen NOR
Fourth Official: Daniel Higraff NOR
Video Assistant Referee: Tom Harald Hagen NOR
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Kristoffer Hagenes NOR
UEFA Referee Observer: Cyril Zimmermann SUI 
UEFA Delegate: Attila Tömo HUN
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64 comments:

  1. Whistler 17 December 2024 at 11:20

    Does anyone know what Countries have not had any referees in the group stages

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    1. Marius17 December 2024 at 11:44

      Luxemburg

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    2. Lde17 December 2024 at 11:57

      I don't understand why some federations make meaningless lists of referees. For example, for the whole year only 2 matches in the July qualification with 4 referees available.

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    3. Chefren17 December 2024 at 12:03

      If you mean ever, then excluding Luxembourg and Alain Hamer on past years, now with Armenia joining the "party", we have only San Marino, Andorra and Gibraltar without any referee in group stage and I think this achievement will be hard for all three mentioned countries. To add, as always, Liechtenstein, they don't have FIFA listed officials so no chances for them.

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    4. Whistler 17 December 2024 at 15:46

      i was meaning for this current season

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    5. Murphy17 December 2024 at 15:49

      Northern Ireland

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    6. Elliot17 December 2024 at 18:19

      Countries without referees this season:
      Andorra***
      Belarus
      Faroe Islands
      Gibraltar
      Iceland
      Liechtenstein*
      Luxembourg
      Moldova
      Northern Ireland
      Russia**
      San Marino
      Wales***

      *No FIFA referees
      **Suspended
      ***Assistants with appointments in UWCL

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    7. Elliot17 December 2024 at 18:21

      Gibraltar completely without appointment even if you include UYL!

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    8. Marius19 December 2024 at 17:56

      All the countries Elliott wrote do not use VAR so thats why they are not going in ti the group stage

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    9. AAR119 December 2024 at 21:55

      NIR is in a mess and going backwards every year. No.developing at all.

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  2. MARIO17 December 2024 at 11:54

    Farewell match for Vad; focus on Delajod and Gishamer under important observers. I guess that for Kolaric and Krigstad is a debut

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  3. Chefren17 December 2024 at 12:15

    So, no Elite referees as I was predicting. The committee keeps same line for Conference League even without Europa League and Champions League. Among others, very good game for Xhaja. Beaton with an important one as well ad it seems that the reputation of the Scottish has changed in positive in recent times (just my feeling). Farewell game after 17 years as FIFA referee for Istvan Vad, while Berka doesn't get a good one after Rosetti observation.
    Important observer for Al-Emara, and a look by Atkinson at Alberola Rojas, the yopung promising Spanish making his debut.
    Debuts for Kolaric and Kringstad as well, while Hennessy gets his first Conference League GS after an isolated debut in Europa League GS three years ago (3 December 2020, after hat nothing followed).
    For Lukas Fähndrich it will be second Conference League GS appearance afer the first one, one year ago.
    Important observer for Gishamer as well.

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    1. Ref Fif17 December 2024 at 14:39

      Chefren, Alberola is considered the greatest CTA prospect in Spain.

      Let's see his regular debut

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  4. Whistler 17 December 2024 at 15:46

    21:00 CET - Athens (Olymbiakó Athlitikó Kéntro Athinón "Spýros Loúis")
    PANATHINAÏKÓS AO (GRE) - FK DYNAMA-MINSK (BLR)
    Referee: Rob Hennessy IRL
    Assistant Referee 1: Dermot Broughton IRL
    Assistant Referee 2: Emmett Dynan IRL
    Fourth Official: Kevin O'Sullivan IRL
    Video Assistant Referee: Darren England ENG
    Assistant Video Assistant Referee:
    UEFA Referee Observer: Georgi Vadachkoria GEO
    UEFA Delegate: Sian Massey-Ellis ENG

    Massey-Ellis AVAR ?

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  5. Ref Fot17 December 2024 at 18:55

    OT: Match Porto Mydtjiland was last for North Macedonian referee Aleksandar Stavrev. One of best referees that came from Ex-Yu countires. Going to retire while held the record of most games ever officiated in UEL(39). All the best Aleksandar!

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    1. Peter18 December 2024 at 06:55

      Really the record? I would have assumed Ivan Bebek to have officiated more games in this competition than Aleksandar Stavrev.

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    2. Chefren18 December 2024 at 07:51

      Ivan Bebek has indeed more matches, 46. I didn't know that it was last Stavrev game, I also asked, but given the age it was very likely. Quite rare if not impossible that another referee from his country will have such a career in future.

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    3. Ref Fot18 December 2024 at 19:17

      Yes Guys, Ivan have 46 matches,but I spoke about Uefa Europa League,not about Uefa Cup And EL jonitly. So, Aleksandar Stavrev have the record officiated 39 games in EL, while Bebek officiate 35. Jontily, Bebek have 46(11 Uefa Cup matches).

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  6. Holly17 December 2024 at 19:32


    Chefren, when will the winter UEFA course for elite referees be organized?

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    1. Chefren17 December 2024 at 23:57

      Athens will host UEFA Referee course on February (03-05.02.2025)

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    2. Lavran118 December 2024 at 11:00

      is it possible to refresh the download link for Uefa rap 2024-1?

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    3. MH_svk19 December 2024 at 10:17

      Try this: https://labhipermedia2.wetransfer.com/downloads/e7ed00bc87adee9f18e46338e805235820240904062215/f81dd9

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  7. Ersöglü7717 December 2024 at 22:28

    OT: Mariani (ITA) and Pinheiro (POR) promoted to Elite

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  8. MITM18 December 2024 at 20:23

    OT: Halil Umut Meler will be one of the referees who will officiate at the Arabian Gulf Cup to be held between December 21 and January 3.

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  9. M18 December 2024 at 23:33

    OT:

    Did you guys catch foul on Donnaruma?

    No card was given for that dangerous challenge...

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    1. Zwayerbrazil19 December 2024 at 01:33

      https://x.com/CuriosidadesEU/status/1869489626525892670?t=_zMgc-2RV9HLBIwmNDWBNA&s=19

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    2. Chefren19 December 2024 at 04:05

      One can understand VAR argument to consider this one only as YC but very, very big miss by referee... with player already booked!

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    3. Euro Soccer Ref19 December 2024 at 08:00

      Video:
      https://streambug.org/cv/d41ef0

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    4. Euro Soccer Ref19 December 2024 at 08:08

      Bonus:

      Controversial handball penalty
      https://streambug.org/cv/67d2b5

      Potential SFP
      https://streambug.org/cv/a07ccc

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    5. MH_svk19 December 2024 at 09:15

      IMO 1) RC for SFP, 2) OK penalty and 3) YC for reckless tackle

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    6. adrienref19 December 2024 at 09:31

      In France people consider it as a very big miss by Letexier, comparing it with his excellent RC in OM - PSG, for which he came on TV to explain more about the player integrity.
      Could have understood YC (as SYC) but no card at all is simply insane and unfortunate (but still I am only a rugby ref passionate about football refereeing)

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  10. Scandinavian Referee19 December 2024 at 14:17

    Agree with all of you about Letexier. Incredible mistake as he had all time in the world to issue yellow card. Crucial mistake as this yellow card would be second yellow . Imagine if that was open game this would affect result directly . Brisard in VAR can not be blamed as this is not 100% red but I am sure if Letexier has showed direct red card Brisard would not call him as both red and yellow can be correct here.

    Fantastic referee top 10 already in the world but he has to be punished for this with some week off.

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  11. Click19 December 2024 at 16:16

    João Pinheiro promoted to elite.
    https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/arbitragem-joao-pinheiro-vai-integrar-categoria-elite-da-uefa-2024121914532226471

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    1. Chefren19 December 2024 at 19:41

      The article says that the Elite category counts 25 refeeres.
      Well, at moment, the one for the first part of 2024-25 has 32 referees, so this would be a revolution in case with many demotions apart from the retirements. Retiring referees: Kulbakov, Orsato, Soares Dias, Hategan.
      Unknown about Karasev, but possible retirement as well (but in all cases, not used as Elite).
      Possible demotions due to performance (based on personal opinion): Grinfeeld, Sidiropoulos, Jovanovic.
      We will see. I'm looking for getting the updates.

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    2. Click19 December 2024 at 19:52

      This number must be wrong.

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    3. Chefren19 December 2024 at 20:04

      Indeed, these news very often contain wrong information, it's better to wait. Of course no doubts about the Portuguese promotion, given his path, but let's wait for the rest.

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    4. Ref-AUT20 December 2024 at 07:48

      Do anybody know other promotions? Also from 2nd to 1st category?

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  12. Euro Soccer Ref19 December 2024 at 18:38

    GULF CUP 2024 (in Kuwait)

    Referees:
    Mustapha Ghorbal (ALG)
    Ammar Ibrahim Hassan Mahfouz (BHR)
    Muhannad Qasim Issa Sarai (IRQ)
    Khalid Salah At-Turais (KSA)
    Ahmad Khalid Al-Ali (KUW)
    Dahane Beida (MTN)
    Qasim Matar Ali Al-Hatmi (OMA)
    Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim (QAT)
    Istvan Kovacs (ROU)
    Halil Umut Meler (TUR)
    Umar Muhammad Al-Ali (UAE)

    VARs:
    Fu Ming (CHN)
    Mahmoud Ashour (EGY)
    Ahmad Kadhim Gatea Rustam (IRQ)
    Jumpei Iida (JPN)
    Abdullah Dhafr Ash-Shahri (KSA)
    Abdullah Jamali (KUW)
    Khamid Muhammad Al-Marri (QAT)
    Haythem Guirat (TUN)
    Muhammad Ubaid Khadim Muhammad (UAE)

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  13. Chefren19 December 2024 at 21:43

    42' WOW, what a simulation detected by Xhaja. Believe me, all referees would have whistled penalty here, but he was right - no contact!

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  14. f19 December 2024 at 21:59

    David Šmajc with a tough first half in Stockholm. Poor foul detection and game management. 3 YCs for dissent, one for either team and one for the Legia bench.

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref19 December 2024 at 22:18

      Challenging game for the referee but his sharp, chaotic style combined with poor rapport with players and some avoidable mistakes contributed to it. Many complaints from both sides but also unpunished mobbing at SPA/DOGSO incident in 45+16'. Whenever I watch the Slovene, I think he quickly looses his cool head. He should work on this aspect, trying to bring calmness to the games.

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  15. Elliot19 December 2024 at 22:51

    Interesting situation with the new interpretation of unintential handball and DOGSO for the Petroclub penalty in Edinburgh. Ngl I think this is an "overinterpretation" of the law, and probably not really what was intended. There is no reason for the arm to be in the position it is in and defender surely knows it, but takes a calculated risk

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  16. Ref Fot19 December 2024 at 23:09

    Very good performance by Minakovic in one of decisive games in UECL tonight. Quality decisions with good managment and communication. His development continiues. Expected to see him in UCL in one of next two matchdays.

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  17. Ref Fif19 December 2024 at 23:12

    Did anyone here watch Alberola Rojas tonight?
    How was the Spanish referee's performance?

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    1. Oliver19 December 2024 at 23:18

      I really didn’t like it… the style was too much. Terrible management in the final minute following free kick awarded to Heidenheim, and the incident in 66’ imo should have resulted in a RC for St Gallen #8 (delaying restart, followed by hand to the opponent’s head, then head to head)

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    2. jojo19 December 2024 at 23:52

      I thought his performance was generally all right. The game was easy until the last maybe 10 - 15 minutes when the players got a bit agitated. I think he managed it ok though. Foul detection expected level and all cards supportable.

      Two yellow cards at once for same player (delaying restart + hand stretched out to opponent’s head) in 66' would have been possible, but not mandatory imo.

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    3. paulo20 December 2024 at 00:38

      I watched all match, and his performance was very good. He must be pleased with his debut in the Conference League. A good Spanish referee. In the 66th minute, he handled the confrontation between two players well. It was an important match for him, and I think he did very well.

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    4. Ref Fif20 December 2024 at 01:27

      Thank you for your answers!
      We need new names so that Spanish refereeing can once again have a place with great opportunities.

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  18. Whistler 20 December 2024 at 07:32

    Only negative was the showing of the yellow card. For me too aggressive

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    1. paulo20 December 2024 at 13:04

      He was very efficient and strong in handling the protests from player number 10 toward his assistant. In my opinion, very well done.

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  19. Ref-AUT20 December 2024 at 07:47

    Very good performance of the Finnish referee Mohammed Al-Emara in the indecisive game LASK (AUT) - VÍKINGUR REYKJAVÍK (ISL). Strong personality, good control of the game, clear decisions in matter of disciplinary sanctions. Penalty (handball) awarded immediately and correctly.

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  20. Chefren20 December 2024 at 09:55

    The big call by Xhaja:
    https://streambug.org/cv/8b3656
    As commentator says, one can discuss about a genuine fall and not simulation, but indeed the reaction of the player, looking at referee, for something to be whistled, allowed the Albanian to take this decision. Before that, it was a very good decision not to whistle a penalty because live you hardly detect that things went in a very different way than a foul by keeper.

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    1. Hans20 December 2024 at 12:22

      Very, very good spot!

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    2. Jaime20 December 2024 at 13:19

      Strong decision. Good to detect unnatural fall from attacker and deliver strong action. Well done Xhaja!

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    3. Whistle220 December 2024 at 13:44

      Very hard to spot this, specially because he was 30m away. Great decision by Xhaja.

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  21. Jaime20 December 2024 at 13:34

    Quite physical match in SK Rapid v FC Kobenhavn for Beaton. To me he did well to control a not so easy match. One interesting incident reckless v SFP. I think could be more SFP but not easy to see live.

    https://streambug.org/cv/636004

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    1. Chefren20 December 2024 at 13:55

      I think YC OK and indeed impossible to see a potential RC live from the field. Copenhagen player had already put his leg while opponent arrived very quickly and there was tha impact. Also a bit of unlucky circumstance (to justify NO RC) but of course clear YC.

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    2. Whistle220 December 2024 at 14:25

      Borderline situation. Very hard to spot this live from the field. It's easier for VAR to change decision from YC to RC than RC to YC.
      So, IMO, YC is better decision.

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  22. Euro Soccer Ref20 December 2024 at 17:20

    Highlights of David Šmajc' performance in Djurgårdens IF vs Legia Warszawa

    https://files.fm/u/ysrryq5afk

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  23. Chefren20 December 2024 at 17:21

    Here the incidents you mentioned from Alberola Rojas game.

    66' Management
    https://streambug.org/cv/be1085

    90'+3 Free kick, management
    https://streambug.org/cv/1985e1

    A remark about the card to Heidenheim nr. 10, I'm the first person who is happt when a referee acts in a very strong manner against player, but that showing procedure was terrible, a UEFA referee is not expected to do that. Must do it in calm and firm way, this looked to be very aggressive and this can also contribute to give the contrary effect (players more nervous than before). But about the overall management, I think one can be satisfied, he also put himself in the middle trying to stop it before.

    About the final scene and the free kick it's indeed a poor management, to hide it he should have allowed the kick and then waited for 2 or 3 seconds before the end, but in this way it looked like that player impeding free kick won and referee resulted quite passive.

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  24. Chefren20 December 2024 at 18:08

    Very positive impressions from Al Emara in Linz, I must say.
    I liked how he stayed on the field, the body language, how he took some decisions and the communication with players.
    A very good disciplinary control, with clear fouls punished accordingly. Nevertheless, a few points for discussions.

    6' YC for SPA
    https://streambug.org/cv/050e3a

    23' Penalty for handball
    https://streambug.org/cv/71f92d

    65' YC for reckless but could have waited for advantage
    https://streambug.org/cv/10c204

    71' First YC for the player then sent off, correct decision, holding / SPA
    https://streambug.org/cv/bbf346

    87' Possible YC for SPA / RC for DOGSO if whistled as foul
    https://streambug.org/cv/f8a1b9
    But I think OK by referee to play on. Mutual action, you can see the arm by attacker grabbing defender, even if the more blatant action of the two is committed by defender who almost removed opponent shirt. Never a clear and obvious mistake and one should rather think about a SPA and not a DOGSO if whistled. VAR absolutely out from the scene, even more with referee making his assessment (clear gesture). Player making VAR gesture twice should have been booked, but we can't know if he was seen by officials.

    89' Second YC for SPA
    https://streambug.org/cv/543729
    Very mandatory decision with a LoR holding. Difficult assesment, it seems that the action ended exactly before the line, wha a spot in case. But referee shouldn't have been blamed in case of VAR intervention for changing free kick into penalty, too much difficult and not possible for AR. Just a small remark, YC immediately issued but at first glance I think the Finnish had not in mind the player was already booked. Quite late reaction to then show the red.

    The rest of cards, not shown in the clips, absolutely correct.

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