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Referee Observation Report

MATCH FACTS
Group C, Matchday 1
10 June 2012 – 20:45 CET • Stadion Miejski • Poznán

IRELAND 1:3 CROATIA

GOALS
1-0 Mario Mandžukić (CRO, 3’)
1-1 Sean St Ledger (IRL, 19’)
1-2 Nikica Jelavić (CRO, 43)
1-3 Mario Mandžukić (CRO, 49)

YELLOW CARDS
Keith Andrews (IRL,45+1)
Luka Modrić (CRO, 53’)
Niko Kranjčar (CRO, 84)

SENDING OFFS
NONE

MATCH OFFICIALS
Function Full Name Origin Final Mark
Referee Björn Kuipers NED 65,3
Assistant Referee 1 Sander van Roekel NED 80,0
Assistant Referee 2 Erwin E. J. Zeinstra NED 77,0
Additional Assistant Referee 1 Pol van Boekel NED 74,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2 Richard Liesveld NED 55,0
Fourth Official Viktor Shvetsov UKR 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee Oleksandr Voytyuk UKR 75,0
UEFA Delegate Adonis Procopiou ? CYP
UEFA Referee Observer Yuriy Baskakov RUS
Blog Referee Observer(s) Filipe T POR

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
Second match for group C, first for both teams in theis EURO2012. The old fox Trapattoni
was able to bring back the Irish team to the Cup. In the other side the Croatian team
headed by Bilic. The match was crucial for both teams because their group partners are
the holding champion and Italy, the favorites to go to next phase..
In the middle Bjorn Kuipers. First match for him in a EURO of seniors, but he has already
some experience with the 2009 EURO u-21 final and several other UEFA matches.
Good atmosphere, rainy night. For several times during the match a whistle was blown in
the crowd. This was very disturbing for the players, for example moments before the irish
goal or in the end of the match.

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty and Importance

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

II. CONTROL
 Comment
Word of order: leniency. Kuipers tried to be lenient the best he could. In some moments
this was good, but he missed several situations. About riots he had a good approach and
proper communication. His body language was appropriate.
Although some dubious and controversial situations he was always in control of the match
and tried to be a communicative referee. Some flaws in the application of the laws of the
game (see III. Decisions).

 Exemplary situations that strengthen the general impression

Minute Situation and Assessment
52 YC missed to Croatia no.7

 Parameter Mark 2: Control

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75

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)
He tried to be lenient, in the end he was fussy. Foul detection was variable during the
match, sometimes good, others poor. Missed some fouls, pointed to some non-fouls, but
the two major cases were Croatia second goal and the penalty for Ireland. This last was
the biggest stain in Kuipers work.

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

decisions in the opinion of the observer)
Minute Situation and Assessment
25 Foul favouring Ireland. No reason for award a foul in this situation.
Croatia second goal. No off-side in this situation. The ball comes the irish
43
defender to the Croatian attacker so no reason to raise the flag.

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 Missed YC to Croatia no7. In the next minute he awards a YC for the same
52
reason and type of foul
53 Correct YC
Ireland asks for a Penalty. No reason for penalty. Kuipers awards foul against
Ireland. For my view that was a more intense dispute of the ball so no reason
57
for foul. If Kuipers judges that as simulation the YC against the Irish was
mandatory.
Clear foul in the entrance of the penalty area. Kuipers and Liesveld (AAR2)
63 have a clear and privileged view. So no reason to let the match continue.
Error with importance in the outcome of the match. Technical mistake.
Foul against Ireland. Kept the YC in his pocket, but that was more a moment
67
of wrestling not football. YC card missed.
68 Non-foul situation. However he wards a foul for Ireland.
84 Correct YC for Croatia no19.
85 Harsh dispute of the ball by Croatia no19. No reason for foul, correct non-call.
87 Foul missed on the Croatia no.1

 Parameter Mark 3: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 55

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
Several times with poor position and blocking pass lines. Not fast enough moving in the pitch.
Minute Situation and Assessment

 Parameter Mark 4.1: Physical and Technical Aspects

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

 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

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 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

 Parameter Mark 4.2: Tactical Approach

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80

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

Positive Points 1. Clear line, shows respect and demands respect
2. Good communication

Points for improvement 1. Diagonal movement

2. Needs to react faster

 Comment on the cooperation within the referee team

The Dutch team has some matches together for some time. Today some difficulties,
especially with AAR2. Both AR’s with a good performance and good assistance to the
main ref.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 72,5

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – REFEREE

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY / IMPORTANCE 10 % 65
CONTROL 20 % 75
DECISIONS 40 % 55
STYLE 30 % 72,5
Final mark 65,25

Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
 Comment
Good match. With good cooperation with the main ref in foul and throw-in decisions.

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  Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR1)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

II. DECISIONS
 Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment
With good cooperation with the main ref in foul and throw-in decisions.

 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
24 Correct off-side
26 Correct off-side

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85

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 80

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR1

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 65
DECISIONS 60 % 85
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 80

Assistant Referee 2

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I. MATCH
 Comment
With good cooperation with the main ref in foul and throw-in decisions. Good when in
minute 43 he decided to let the flag down.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

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
43 Good letting the flag down
With some responsibility in the penalty not awarded to Ireland. However he
63
didn’t had the better angle.

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80

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 80

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 65
DECISIONS 60 % 80
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 77

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 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 65

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

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

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR1

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 65
DECISIONS 60 % 75
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 74

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Additional Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
 Comment
With some situation to judge he failed in most of them.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

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
63 Missed a clear penalty when he has a clear view.
87 Missed clear foul on the Croatian GK

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 50

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 60

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 65
DECISIONS 60 % 50
STYLE 20 % 60
Final mark 55

Fourth Official

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  Comment
Developed a proper work.

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 75

Reserve Assistant Referee

 Comment
No influence in the match.

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 75

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