Difficult to emulate Irmatov's career, but here is a potential start nonetheless: Uzbekistan's Ilgiz Tantashev ready for his World Cup debut.
Match #30
Group C
20 June 2026, 00:00 CET
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
SCOTLAND - MOROCCO
Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev UZB
Assistant Referee 1:Andrey Tsapenko UZB
Assistant Referee 2: Timur Gaynullin UZB
Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh JOR
Reserve AR : Mohammed Alkalaf JOR
Vidéo Assistant Referee: Armando Villarreal USA
Assistant Vidéo Assistant Referee 1 : Erick Miranda MEX
Assistant Vidéo Assistant Referee 2 : Hernan Mastrangelo ARG
Good no flag from AR2 for the MOR goal
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DeleteBrilliant onside by AR2 Gaynullin ! Congrats !
ReplyDeleteMissed foul on 10’ before Morocco almost score again
ReplyDeleteAgree. Too risky play on here. Referee should whistle.
DeleteDogso on 23? Similar to Ben White red card against Bournemouth
ReplyDeleteNo. Ball is too away to have a DOGSO. Ok YC IMO.
DeleteNo possibility to to gain or control the ball so correct YC imo.
DeleteClip YC 23': https://streamable.com/hnvt4f
DeleteCorrect first YC for SPA
ReplyDeleteYC given for SPA, not sure there's enough for DOGSO there but haven't seen a replay. Think YC is correct.
ReplyDeleteHaving seen the replay (thanks RefNewGen) it's one of those that YC is supportable but if RC for DOGSO was given, I don't think it would have been overturned.
DeleteIt would be harsh but surely if the referee opted for red he wouldnt be brought to the monitor?
ReplyDeleteWhilst not in control, opportunity to play the ball if not fouled and very central. More of a DOGSO that match 1.
ReplyDeleteI think VAR would have stayed silent if the referee decided red.
DeleteNever a DOGSO. Ball is too far to have any obvious goal opportunity for scottish player. Perfect YC and VAR silent.
DeleteThe ball was basically two pitch grass stripes away, even as a Scotland fan that's not DOGSO.
DeleteRC offence ,Issa clearly prevented a clear run on goal with no covering player
ReplyDeleteShocking no foul decision
ReplyDeleteAgree. Again, foul had to be whistled. Referee can perhaps come on first one which made fallen foul by Morocco player but not let the game flow here.
DeleteClip: https://streamable.com/sl31a8
DeleteThe possible DOGSO is one that could go either way
ReplyDeleteNever close to dogso. Actually liking his style. Letting the game flow. Allowing a good level
ReplyDeleteOf physicality, teams so far accepting his approach.
Missed foul 35’. Very clear.
ReplyDeleteShocking not to blow a foul.
ReplyDeleteMissed YC imo
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DeleteClip: https://streamable.com/wkmu97
DeleteHow on earth can the Moroccan player be playing with a bloodied tissue in his mouth?
ReplyDeleteAnd a bloodied shirt ,contra to FIFA rules.
DeleteSPA 37’? Looked like a blatant barge in the back on a counter
ReplyDelete41 rather a foul on Moroccan player before grabbing the ball
ReplyDeleteHigh bar for physical contact which is working so far. May need to tighten if it remains close
ReplyDeleteTantashev has elected to let a lot of physical play go. Result is that a couple of fouls have been missed throughout the first half
ReplyDeleteI rather enjoyed that half from Tantashev. Let the game flow, I like his gestures and style so far, YC clearly correct. If a missed foul at 36' is the worst thing, in admittedly a rather easy game, then he should be very content
ReplyDeleteShocking foul detection, for both teams 😉
ReplyDeleteDisagree. Clear and assumed management of less whistles on physical actions. For both teams.
DeletePerhaps letting too much go. Fast paced game needs to slow it down before a big foul gets committed. But overall he’s allowing the game to be then spectacle.
ReplyDeleteGreat to watch a referee manage with his voice and gestures rather than a thousand blows of the whistle :)
ReplyDeleteGlobally good refereeing by Tantashev which a very high tolerance on physical contacts. One good YC but perhaps one missed at 38’. Not clear one IMO.
ReplyDeleteAt least 3YC missed for late challenges 2 Moroccan 1Scot
DeleteCome on John. At 23 YC missed. No?
DeleteSo refreshing to watch a referee not whistle soft fouls. Allows the game to flow and doesnt fall for players trying to con the ref
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ReplyDeleteMissed a lot of late challenges and dangerous aerial contact and is basically allowing the Moroccans to kick Scotland out of the game.
DeleteTantashev has adopted a high bar for fouls and contact which has resulted in some minor inconsistent foul detection. Good YC on 23' for SPA. But in comparison to Ghorbal who whistled the game to death, this has been a more enjoyable watch.
ReplyDeleteAlso great to see the double handed advantage signal and prominent use of advantage throughout.
DeleteYes, why did they get rid of the double hand?
DeleteTo make it easier when running. I don't have the same nostalgic love of the double hander, but many do :-)
DeleteMakes so much sense, never thought about that 😂
DeleteI am such a nerd about it, nothing more beautiful than the sight of the double handed advantage leading to a great attacking opportunity or goal.
DeleteFor me, I now only use the double-handed advantage when Im giving a second advantage on the very same play. - learned from the best...some will know who :)
DeleteI do however love like others have mentioned that he doesnt abuse his whistle.
ReplyDelete+1 Absolutely. I wonder if Collina said to tone it down on throw ins for the countdown generally, but yes, this was very likeable
DeleteWe will find out soon with Wilton soon.
DeleteThe referee was losing control towards the end of the half because was letting far too much go,needs to get a grip in the second half
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ReplyDeleteGood no penalty imo
ReplyDeleteAt least with the way he has officiated the game. He’s let a lot go but been consistent
DeleteClip: https://streamable.com/21ugsw
DeleteWow
ReplyDeletePossible pen on 57'
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ReplyDeleteHow? Explain?
ReplyDeleteOnce again S7 down too easy. Not a penalty kick. Crossed arms dangerous leaves little room for support
ReplyDeleteNever penalty. Good décision yes.
DeleteGood no penalty call
ReplyDeleteRobertson clearly used to the Only the Captain rule, ushering his players away from the referee. Also slightly unusual for him to be asking a player to pull their socks up, unless he asked him to cover the bottom and the player misunderstood. It seems fairly common for some players to have their sock rolled right down to the ankle, but he didn't like it
ReplyDeleteNever a penalty. Could have been booked for diving
ReplyDeleteClear foul missed and potential YC as well
ReplyDeleteClip + Replays: https://streamable.com/kdt9f1
DeleteExcellent Tantashev so far. Very underrated referee with an excellent style. Will never be Irmatov but can be Faghani’s successor as best in AFC
ReplyDeleteFoul detection becoming slightly more inconsistent for me now
ReplyDeleteLosing control now with the high bar for contact.
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ReplyDeleteMaroccans can do everything they want, nothing will be whistled like in AFCON. Like USA before.
ReplyDeleteEasy to spot which team Infantino wants to go further
There’s contact so simulation not supportable. Neither is penalty. Bar perhaps still too high. Needs to make small awards in middle of the pitch to slow play and prevent bigger issues
ReplyDeleteWho is losing control? Great consistent refereeing for 55 minutes
ReplyDeleteClear dive missed, poor foul detection imo
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