World of Football Refereeing

Referee Observation Report

MATCH FACTS
Group A, Matchday 3
16 June 2012 – 20:45 CET • Stadion Miejski • Wroclaw

CZECH REPUBLIC 1:0 POLAND

GOALS
1-0 Petr Jiráček (CZE, 72’)

YELLOW CARDS
David Limberský (CZE, 12’), Rafał Murawski (POL, 22’), Eugen Polanski (POL, 48’), Marcin
Wasilewski (POL, 61’), Jakub Błaszczykowski (POL, 87’), Jaroslav Plašil(CZE, 87’), Damien
Perquis(POL, 90’)

SENDING OFFS

MATCH OFFICIALS
Function Full Name Origin Final Mark
Referee Craig Thomson SCO 75,2
Assistant Referee 1 Alasdair Ross SCO 83,8
Assistant Referee 2 Derek Rose SCO 72,9
Additional Assistant Referee 1 William Collum SCO 75,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2 Euan Norris SCO 75,0
Fourth Official Fredy Fautrel FRA 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee Frédéric Cano FRA 75,0
UEFA Delegate Nodar Akhalkatsi GEO
UEFA Referee Observer Iouri Baskakov RUS
Blog Referee Observer 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
Final days of groupstage in match schedule come out. It is very obvious that each of
related teams in encounter has possibility to qualify to QF. That makes the match critical
for referee team to overcome without major problems. In addition to qualification
opportunity, match’s itself has imposed some critical foul and card situations which were
hard to handle and decide. Referee of the match should have both considered control
requirements and fluid game characteristics. He set an acceptable level of foul detection.
The environmental aspects were challenging for teams and referee team as well. Heavy
raining affected control of the ball negatively. Hence, sliding tackles mostly required some
cautions. Ref team tried to endure such a kind of balance.

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty and Importance

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0

II. CONTROL
 Comment
There were too many small interactions between players. In first half, referee was very
careful with positions and cautions. However, in second half, required cards didn’t come
out correctly. He talked to players which had a positive effect. However, mostly stand far,
and ignored cards. That has brought tension to players. Referee should have been more
precise, and confident. He tried to be invisible which didn’t help to game flow positively.

 Exemplary situations that strengthen the general impression

Minute Situation and Assessment
Baros(#15) and Perquis (#15) are unnecessarily discussing positions for third
Min 54
time, lacks fairplay. Referee should solve this problem.
Riots between players, 2 YCs have been issued. UEFA policy is obvious;
Min 88
issue the card to ones who initiated. Correct cautions

 Parameter Mark 2: Control

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 74,0

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)
See Calls by Minutes: Good, and bad is contained. Some visible faults are emphasized..

 Important Decisions ((non)given cards should be mentioned, other important

decisions in the opinion of the observer)
Minute Situation and Assessment
Game starts with foul. It is raining, after first urgent foul, referee warns players
Min 1
correctly
Referee lets some physical duels, critical no foul decision, before important
Min 3
goal attempt of Poland.
Min 4 Foul to Baros, correct whistle; But there is an important point here.

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 Baros(#15) and Perquis (#15) unnecessarily discuss foul, they have these
small interactions all match long. Referee could have urged players
Min 5 Foul given to POL, correct.
Min 8 No penalty for handball in box, correct, just a hit.
An advantage is given to offside position. I am not content with this approach.
Min 11
Offside is correct, but should be kicked-off
First YC to Limberski(#8), foul obvious, for setting game standards in a line,
Min 12
that’s a totally correct card
Min 16 A weird foul is given in midfield duel, seems wrong
Min 19 Correct foul whistle, however an indirect free-kick could be given.
Another foul to Baros, YC is given to Murawski. Although, card seems
Min 23 justified, Baros lets himself so easily down. I understand the card, but could
be avoided. Referee stands a little bit far to position
Min29 A not an easy corner kick decision, seems correct
Min 30 Correct whistle, no YC is a proper decision. There intentional tackle
A very harsh foul whistle, seems wrong, referee stands in midfield, misses
Min 34
characteristic of duel on line, easily whistled
Min 36,40 Good go-on decisions, in critical goal attempts
Referee Thomson spots goal-kick, AR urges to change decision. A clearer
Min 42
communication is needed there
Second half, teams start with an eager, correct YC to Polanski (#7), good go-
Min 48
on decision before this goal attempt.
An obvious YC is missed, right in front of referee. Wasilewski (#13) uses his
Min 52 both leg without ball aim as tackle. Obvious YC missed. Player gets his YC at
Min 60…
Min 57 A remarkable warning to #18, good clearance
Min 58, In minutes, 2 YCs could be given to Dudkla for his elbow. Min 59 is more
59 required as YC.
Min 60 A correct whistle and YC for Wasilewski (#13)
Another harsh foul whistle, AR has urged, however call is understandable to
Min 61
calm down players, more tactical
Min 66,67 Correct foul whistles
Referee stands far way from positions, another harsh tackle that may require
Min 72
a card. Trying to be lenient in these parts, but nothing to contribute to match
Correct foul whistle, good no card policy. But, referee doesn’t obvious show
Min 76
decisions. A more presence is needed.
A correct foul is whistled for Poland. Kick is made, Baros extends his arm to
enlarge his body and ball hits his arm, and there is enough distance to
prevent that hit. Obviously an intentional arm-based-prevention. But, ball is
Min 86
accelerating with very high speed. Most probably, Thomson didn’t notice. My
other side says that it is not that much. Could be ignored. I want to trust to
referee in this situation. And, don’t want to see the position
Riots between players, 2 YCs have been issued. UEFA policy is obvious;
Min 88
issue the card to ones who initiated. Correct cautions
Min 90 A YC to (#15), correct and needed.
Min Fouls, fouls and fouls….. A very tiring and unnecessary game from now on,
92,93,93 all whistles are correct
I didn’t admire the position where he finished the match. Could have waited
Min 90+4
for final cross.

 Parameter Mark 3: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 72,0

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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
Referee is concentrated on positions, however stands far from positions.
---- Imposes bilateral trust to his ARs. That’s good. However, some phantom fouls
are whistled.

 Parameter Mark 4.1: Physical and Technical Aspects

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 76,0

 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 chosen some different tactics with game moving towards dead-
----
end. It worked for further serious problems. Some further riots are prevented.

 Parameter Mark 4.2: Tactical Approach

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 78,0

 Summary of both sections (if necessary, give the minutes)

Positive Points 1. Calmness, communication with players
2. Adapting according to changes in game

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 Points for improvement 1. Disciplinary measures
2. Positioning on pitch

 Comment on the cooperation within the referee team

Referee Thomson spots goal-kick, AR urges to change decision. A clearer communication
is needed there-Min42

 Parameter Mark 4: Style (factorized (50%) sum of both partial sections)

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 77,0

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – REFEREE

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY / IMPORTANCE 10 % 85
CONTROL 20 % 74
DECISIONS 40 % 72
STYLE 30 % 77
Final mark 75,2

Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
 Comment
Critical decision before goals

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR1)

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0

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 27 Good offside flag before goal attempt of CZE
Min 37 Onside decision before CZE attack was correctly flagged
Min 45 A not an easy throw-in decision, correct
Min 56 Good offside flag, important results

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  Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 83,0

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 85,0

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR1

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 85
DECISIONS 60 % 83
STYLE 20 % 85
Final mark 83,8

Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
 Comment
text possible, referring to the challenges the AR2 had to cope with

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR2)

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0

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)

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 Minute Situation and Assessment
Min 7 Good no offside decision before goal attempt of POL
Min 69 Wrong throw-in decision.
Critical offside flag, however lack of replay gives no information for exact
Min 75 results. Whenever, screen is obtained, it is a tight onside for Baros seemingly.
AR has missed
Another critical flag as onside. Again no replay is issued. Screenshots prove
Min 78
that flag is correct as move-on.

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 71,0

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 72,0

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 80
DECISIONS 60 % 71
STYLE 20 % 72
Final mark 73,0

Additional Assistant Referee 1

I. MATCH
 Comment
text possible, referring to the challenges the AAR1 had to cope with

 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
Criteria + Expected -

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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

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
text possible, referring to the challenges the AAR2 had to cope with

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AAR2)

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

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 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

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 75
DECISIONS 60 % 75
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 79,0

Fourth Official
 Comment
text possible, if something extra ordinary occurred

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0

Reserve Assistant Referee

 Comment
text possible, if something extra ordinary occurred

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0

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