World of Football Refereeing
Referee Observation Report
MATCH FACTS
Group B, Matchday 2
13 June 2012 – 20:45 CET • Metalist Stadium • Kharkiv
NETHERLANDS 1:2 GERMANY
GOALS
1-0 Mario GOMEZ (GER, 24’)
2-0 Mario GOMEZ (GER, 38’)
2-1 Robin VAN PERSIE (NED, 73’)
YELLOW CARDS
Nigel DE JONG (NED, 80’), Jérôme BOATENG (GER, 87’), Jetro WILLEMS (NED, 90’)
SENDING OFFS
MATCH OFFICIALS
Function Full Name Origin Final Mark
Referee Jonas Eriksson SWE 80,2
Assistant Referee 1 Stefan Wittberg SWE 90,0
Assistant Referee 2 Mathias Klasenius SWE 92,8
Additional Assistant Referee 1 Markus Strömbergsson SWE 75,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2 Stefan Johannesson SWE 80,0
Fourth Official Tom Harald Hagen NOR 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee Damien Macgraith IRL 75,0
UEFA Delegate Ainar Leppänen EST
UEFA Referee Observer Marc Batta FRA
Blog Referee Observer(s) Çagatay Iris TUR
Remarks concerning the final marks
The final marks that have been awarded by the Blog Referee Observer(s) for every official are
aimed at expressing a general assessment on the respective official’s performance.
They comply with certain and different evaluation scales that are exposed and explained in the
Referee Observation Checklist (a separate document).
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The Referee
I. MATCH
Background
Although the match was considered to be the hardest ever in groupstage on paper, it
wasnt challenging, exciting, etc. Dutch team should have win to qualify, however they
seemed to be relaxed, and bench made some tactical mistakes. And, Germany easily
dominated the game and scored.
The stadium has some problem with layout, fans were far away from the pitch. However,
football atmosphere was amazing. EURO tournament groupstage matches are always
difficult to handle, but the match wasn’t hard for ref. team
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty and Importance
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75,0
II. CONTROL
Comment
There weren’t any critical situation which referee could be in doubt and affected by
players. Stayed calm. Whenever needed, he talked with players, in some sections, he
answered each question and explained it. It seems that it has become a tradition to show
respect badge on arm to captains before kickoff. Eriksson like Stark showed his badge
and reminded them to act in fairplay.
Exemplary situations that strengthen the general impression
Minute Situation and Assessment
Min 62 Unnecessary complaint to goal-kick decision, player should be warned
Sneijder (#10) has increased complaints as shouting referee. That should be
Min 66
a YC
A YC to Boateng for time-wasting after reckless insistence by Dutch bench,
Min 87
affected by players. But, correct card
Parameter Mark 2: Control
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 81,0
III. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment (advice: always refer to aspects
like card management, infringement detection, the application of the advantage
rule, holding in the penalty area after set pieces, simulation and lay extra ordinary
high emphasis on match influencing or even decisive decisions)
The game wasnt that much demanding. Eriksson was selective in foul detection which
has contributed to flow of game positively. Approximately three penalty appeals have
been rejected by referee (mostly, very soft pushes). All of them were reasonable.
However, he had some problems with disciplinary measures after Min60.Additional times
to each half were reasonable. Cooperation between referee team was really good.
Referee statyed calm under changing environment. However, dynamic pace of game
(sometimes very fast, and sometimes just passes around midfield) resulted in lack of
concentration in some sections.
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Important Decisions ((non)given cards should be mentioned, other important
decisions in the opinion of the observer)
Minute Situation and Assessment
No foul detection; an important decision, referee sets his foul standards,
Min 2
expected level
First foul of match, referee yells players for not-to-continue such physical
Min 4
contacts, a little bit exaggerated
Min 12 Good no handball decision, that’s an obvious hit, no deliberate play
Penalty appeals by NED are rejected correctly. There is a soft push by
Min 13
defender in box however no need for a penalty kick, spot on decision
After a correct foul whistle, he missed a handball control by Van Persie, he
Min 16
was also wrongly whistled as offside
Min 20 Neglected a small contact, and contributed to flow of game positively
Min 26 A blatant foul, whistle was required
Min 35 Physical usage of body to prevent Özil to get the ball, foul could be whistled.
A foot tackled behind, however most probably accidentally occurred due to
Min 36
fast running. Foul correct, no YC good
Min 44 Good advantage play before goal attempt of NED, later a YC could be shown
Min 45,46 Correct foul whistles
For third time, there is a physical blocking to Özil, referee insists not to whistle
Min 54
as foul, wrong decision. Özil complains too much, should be warned.
Min 64 A very uncontrollable tackle by NED midfielder, YC was needed.
Penalty appeals by NED, too easy to whistle. GER defender misses the ball
Min 76,77 and hit the leg of NED midfielder. Yes, obvious contact, but not harsh to
extract from the game, understandable decision.
Min 80 Foul and YC to (#8) De Jong, correct
Dutch players are getting out of control. An intentional slap by Huntellar to
Min 82
German midfielder’s nape.
Min 83 Correct handball whistle
Wrong goal-kick decision by team (a combined decision by referee, AR, and
Min 90
AAR)
Parameter Mark 3: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 83,0
IV. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Always close to the play, follows play at all times, and
X
does not interfere with play
Flexible Diagonal System X
Able to anticipate the action X
Enters the penalty area when necessary X
Appropiate, efficient and economic Positioning also at
X
set pieces
Physical Condition in general X
Adequate behaviour in dealing with injuries (awareness
of serious injuries, possible advantages applied, X
card-timing etc.)
Comment; text possible
Minute Situation and Assessment
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--- He deliberately neglected some injury simulations, that was good
--- Positioning on pitch left nothing desirable
A remarkable application of urging players before corner kick was correctly
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applied
Parameter Mark 4.1: Physical and Technical Aspects
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 79,0
Tactical Approach
Expected
Criteria + level
-
The referee has a certain tactical approach, which is
moving in the measures the Laws of the Game define, X
which is understood and consistent
The referee’s tactical approach is active, he is able to
X
predict situations and to avoid conflicts by that
Personality and authority on the pitch X
Adequate communication X
Shows determination and courage in his decisions and
has also tools to gain authority (adequate and clear X
gestures, using his whistle as kind of language)
Shows respect X
Comment
text possible (mandatory in case of an awarded minus)
Minute Situation and Assessment
--- Referee has no stronger hand, got in flow in the end, lacks authority on pitch
Parameter Mark 4.2: Tactical Approach
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 79,0
Summary of both sections (if necessary, give the minutes)
Positive Points 1. Calm, uniform approach to teams
2. Good foul detection
Points for improvement 1. Disciplinary measurements
2. Changing style with different characteristics of game
Comment on the cooperation within the referee team
Assistants had to do more than himself. Goood corporation
Parameter Mark 4: Style (factorized (50%) sum of both partial sections)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – REFEREE
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY / IMPORTANCE 10 % 75
CONTROL 20 % 81
DECISIONS 40 % 82
STYLE 30 % 79
Final mark 80,2
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Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
Comment
Many close offside/onside decisions
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR1)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 92,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment
text possible !
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
-
(Non-)Offside detection (evaluated independently (!)
X
from the difficulty of the (non-)offside situations)
Quality of other decisions with regard to the
X
application of the Laws of the Game
Important Decisions (of course heavy attention to be paid on (non-)offside
decisions)
Minute Situation and Assessment
Min 1 Very clear correct offside decision
Min 6 No offside in goal attempt, correct
Another tight and good onside flag, positioning of AR is superb, and detection
Min 18
is based on fluid game characteristics
Another tight and correct offside, each flag result in critical goal attempt or
Min 27
goal. Hence, decisions are directly affecting the result
Min 47 Correct offside
Min 90 Urged referee to show YC to De Jong, remarkable.
Min 90+ Missed corner kick, and wrongly awarded a goal-kick
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
III. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Physical Condition X
Positioning and movement X
Adequate alertness, mental awareness and
concentration (e.g. decisions on situations happening X
in his area of vicinity)
Holds and moves his flag in accordance with the
X
Laws of the Game
Parameter Mark 3: Style
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
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FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR1
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 90
DECISIONS 60 % 90
STYLE 20 % 90
Final mark 90,0
Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
Comment
Many close onside/offside decisions.
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR2)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 95,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment
Two critical goal/no goal decisions, both went correct
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
-
(Non-)Offside detection (evaluated independently (!)
X
from the difficulty of the (non-)offside situations)
Quality of other decisions with regard to the
X
application of the Laws of the Game
Important Decisions (of course heavy attention to be paid on (non-)offside
decisions)
Minute Situation and Assessment
Min 24 A very critical onside play before German goal, remarkable decision
Min 29,33 A tight and important offside flag, correct
Another critical onside decision, before 2nd goal of Germany, more obvious
Min 38
decision, but critical.
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 93,0
III. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Physical Condition X
Positioning and movement X
Adequate alertness, mental awareness and
concentration (e.g. decisions on situations happening X
in his area of vicinity)
Holds and moves his flag in accordance with the
X
Laws of the Game
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Parameter Mark 3: Style
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR2
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 95
DECISIONS 60 % 93
STYLE 20 % 90
Final mark 92,8
Additional Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
Comment
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Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AAR1)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game, Involvement – Comment
text possible !
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Important decisions in the penalty area (e.g. fouls like
X
holding after set pieces, goal-decisions etc.)
Quality of other decisions with regard to the
X
application of the Laws of the Game
Important Decisions
Minute Situation and Assessment
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75,0
III. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Positioning and movement X
Active involvement, adequate alertness, mental
awareness and concentration (e.g. decisions on X
situations happening in his area of vicinity)
Parameter Mark 3: Style
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75,0
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FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR1
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 75
DECISIONS 60 % 75
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 75,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
Comment
---
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AAR2)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game, Involvement – Comment
---
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Important decisions in the penalty area (e.g. fouls like
X
holding after set pieces, goal-decisions etc.)
Quality of other decisions with regard to the
X
application of the Laws of the Game
Important Decisions
Minute Situation and Assessment
Helped in no-penalty decisions, remarkable
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
III. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
-
Positioning and movement X
Active involvement, adequate alertness, mental
awareness and concentration (e.g. decisions on X
situations happening in his area of vicinity)
Parameter Mark 3: Style
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
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FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR2
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 80
DECISIONS 60 % 80
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 80,0
Fourth Official
Comment
nothing special
Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee
Comment
nothing special
Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0
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