World of Football Refereeing
Referee Observation Report
MATCH FACTS
Quarterfinal 4
24 June 2012 – 20:45 CET • National Arena • Kyiv
0:0
ENGLAND 2:4 ITALY
PSO
GOALS
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Penatly shoot-out: Mario BALOTELLI conv., Steven GERRARD conv., Riccardo MONTOLIVO
misses, Wayne ROONEY conv., Andrea PIRLO conv., Ashley YOUNG misses, Antonio
NOCERINO conv., Ashley COLE misses, Alessandro DIAMANTI conv. = 2-4
YELLOW CARDS
Andrea BARZAGLI (ITA, 82’), Christian MAGGIO (ITA, 93’)
SENDING OFFS
MATCH OFFICIALS
Function Full Name Origin Final Mark
Referee Pedro Proença POR 77,1
Assistant Referee 1 Bertino Miranda POR 88,0
Assistant Referee 2 Ricardo Santos POR 83,0
Additional Assistant Referee 1 Manuel de Sousa POR 79,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2 Duarte Gomes POR 80,0
Fourth Official Cüneyt Çakır TUR 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee Bahattin Duran TUR 75,0
UEFA Delegate Janis Mežeckis LVA
UEFA Referee Observer Jozef Marko SVK
Blog Referee Observer(s) Philipp S, Niclas E GER
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
Only 26 fouls during 120 (+5) minutes of football indicate the high level of fairness the
English and Italian team produced. Even though it was an exciting atmosphere throughout
the whole match – a match, which would have actually deserved goals – both teams
focused on football, accepted the officials’ decisions and provoked no riots.
Nonetheless, the extra time and penalty-shoot-out naturally pose a certainly high
importance of this quarterfinal, however, it must be emphasized that it was really much
easier than expected.
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty and Importance
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
II. CONTROL
Comment
His match control was very great throughout the whole match. Proenca had no problems
to gain authority very quickly, mostly by applying his natural authority and a friendly
manner to interact with the players. For this reason, the control itself was very high, also
against the background that an extra-time was played. He could have shown more
determination in urging Hart in the penalty-shoot-out when he tried to irritate his
opponents preparing at the spot – he did it in a better way at 2009 UEFA U21 EURO
when he issued a YC to Hart in the pso of England vs the hosts Sweden. One however
has to keep in mind that the players behaved in a quite adequate fashion so that there
were no real conflicts.
Exemplary situations that strengthen the general impression
Minute Situation and Assessment
PSO Could have urged Hart in a more determined way
Parameter Mark 2: Control
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
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)
From the beginning of the match, Proenca tried to let the game flow as much as possible.
This included a lenient line and a less number of fouls. His foul management was quite
good during the whole match, with only smaller weaknesses, mostly apparent in the extra-
time.
He only needed two yellow cards, the first one was very important and swiftly issued,
which has to be positively stressed. The second one however – a card with
consequences for Maggio, who misses next match – was quite harsh. He furhermore
missed a clear penalty kick to England when Terry was heavily pulled in the box by de
Rossi and when Proenca wrongly awarded a free-kick IN FAVOUR of de Rossi. This
decision remarkably lowers his mark in this parameter.
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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
7 foul committed by Welbeck on Pirlo, correct decision but very late whistled
14 fair duel between Abate and Rooney, correct goal-kick decision
17 foul committed by Lescott on Balotelli, can be given
corner-kick decision to Italy, which was correct, but it should have been rather
20 a free-kick to the “squadra azzurra”, as the English defender’s studs were
obviously up
23 foul call against Balotelli, upon consultation with AR2, very good
25 correct NO handball decision after Terry’s inset to prevent Balotelli’s shot
37 no foul on Rooney, ball was played, perfect
no foul committed by Lescott when Balotelli easily fell in the box. Rather a
39
dive. Correct decision also made by AAR2
41 correct corner-kick decision by AAR2 after Balotelli’s huge chance
tactical foul committed by Milner on Balotelli. Could have been a yellow card,
50 but no card is suitable to his line. An admonition would have been the best
solution, which was not really the case
Two players’ heads are colliding, however no foul. Quick allowance of medical
58
treatment
wrong corner-kick to England, the ball was clearly deflected by Carroll (ENG)
65 and not by an Italian defender. Proenca urged the players to prevent holding
and pulling in the box in a good way, but then…
… he evaluated a duel in the box wrongly. He awarded a free-kick to Italy, as
Terry allegedly fouled de Rossi. However, replays clearly showed that it
66 should have been the other way round. De Rossi nearly tore Terry’s kit, so
that a penalty kick was actually the only correct decision. It was weird, but
England did not really complain..a match influencing mistake.
69 correct goal-kick decision (Abate/Young), upon consultation with (A)AR1
72 allowance of quick medical treatment after Gerrard’s injury, well done
YC to Barzagli for a studs-up foul, inset of dangerous manner. Correct and
82 important to make a clear sign that his lenient borderline was trespassed.
Swiftness of booking ensured calming down the situation.
unlucky duel in the box, Diamanti (ITA) is touched by his opponent’s boot in
83 his face, Proenca stops promising English attack as a facial injury was
probable, very good and quick allowance of medical treatment
YC to Maggio (ITA), first let the game flow, then probably received a signal by
AR2 to whistle that duel as a foul to be penalized with a yellow card. Harsh
93
decision, perhaps a free-kick, but actually, the ball was only touched. Too
hard decision. Maggio will miss next match.
Young/Diamanti, no foul whistled, could have been one as the tackle was
106 from behind with huge intensity, no real touched recognized, also due to not
the best replays
Soft foul call upon consultation with AR1 (Young/Maggio), can be whistled,
109
but no need to.
Should have issued a yellow card to English goalkeeper Hart for repeatedly
PSO influencing his opponents preparing on the spot based on an unsportial
behaviour.
Parameter Mark 3: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 64,0
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IV. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
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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
Very good physical condition and stamina, good movement and positioning on the pitch, nothing
too amazing, but just expected level. Besides – as already mentioned in the decisions-grid –
many examples certified his great awareness in terms of allowing medical treatment to potentially
injured players in a quick and adequate manner.
Minute Situation and Assessment
58,72, 83 quick medical treatments
Parameter Mark 4.1: Physical and Technical Aspects
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80,0
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
His lenient line was consistently applied throughout the whole match which made a fair match
possible. He was able to quickly adapt his style to the course of events, also related to a
necessary and correct booking in 83’. His friendly way to deal with players is remarkable, even
though this happened too often with gestures and too rarely with conversations: he could have
hence urged Milner more seriously after a tactical foul (50’).
Only the second booking issued in 93’ questioned his line a bit, which also counts for a few foul
calls in the extra-time. However, very good tactical approach in this match which was expected to
be tougher.
Minute Situation and Assessment
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Parameter Mark 4.2: Tactical Approach
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
Summary of both sections (if necessary, give the minutes)
Positive Points 1. Physical Condition and Stamina
Leniency combined with awareness for when a booking
2.
was necessary
Friendly interaction with players based on mutual respect
3.
and mostly gestures
Solving situations with more conversations, more serious
Points for improvement 1.
admonitions on the basis of conversations
2.
Comment on the cooperation within the referee team
The whole rest of the team supported the referee in some decisions, however, sometimes
the communication within the team resulted in very late whistles and a very late – and
wrong booking.
Parameter Mark 4: Style (factorized (50%) sum of both partial sections)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – REFEREE
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY / IMPORTANCE 10 % 80
CONTROL 20 % 90
DECISIONS 40 % 64
STYLE 30 % 85
Final mark 77,1
Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
Comment
Many important decisions to solve, but only involved in the second half and in the
remaining match time. No involvement in first half. Had to make a very vital call in 115’ (!).
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR1)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 90,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment
His offside and onside detection was – based on the replays that are available – flawless.
The most important call was to disallow Italy’s goal in 115’ for a clear offside position. Also
involved in a few other situations appearing in his area of vicinity. Overall a very good or
even excellent performance.
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Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
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(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
48 NO offside when de Rossi appeared freely in front of the goal, correct
NO offside after a long-distance shot which was deflected by Hart and then
52
received by Balotelli. Correct and tight decision.
53 NO offside position of Balotelli, appeared to be correct
tight offside decision, Cassano was offside for approx. 0,5 metres. Good
61
decision.
offside decision in favour of Italy when Lescott was slightly offside after
95
Gerrard’s free-kick, correct
Soft foul call upon consultation with AR1 (Young/Maggio), can be whistled,
109
but no need to.
115 correctly disallowed Nocerino’s goal for a clear but tight offside position
119 foul call against Gerrard, correct decision
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 80,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR1
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 90
DECISIONS 60 % 90
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 88,0
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Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
Comment
Many NO offside decisions that were very tight, some smaller involvements in other
infringements.
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AR2)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game – Comment
Good NO offside decisions and good detection of infringements – with one important
exception.
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
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(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
17 foul call in favour of Balotelli (by Lescott), correct advice
19 Montolivo pass on Cassano, NO offside, correct
23 foul call against Balotelli (on Lescott), small pulling, correct
long pass by Pirlo on Balotelli, NO offside correct and important. When Terry
25 jumped into the shot, he touched the ball with his chest, so correct decision
also related to a potential handball offense
31 NO offside Balotelli, correct
39 NO offside after another Pirlo-pass
41 NO offside after a free-kick executed by Pirlo on another Italian striker
probably advised the referee to award a free-kick to England and to book
93 Maggio (ITA), but both was actually harsh, despite of a quite good angle, it
was not the area of responsibility of AR2
96 NO offside Balotelli, good and very close
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0
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
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Laws of the Game
Parameter Mark 3: Style
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 75,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR2
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 85
DECISIONS 60 % 85
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 83,0
Additional Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
Comment
Some smaller situations, everything good.
Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AAR1)
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 70,0
II. DECISIONS
Application of the Laws of the Game, Involvement – Comment
Correct advices in difficult corner-kick/goal-kick decisions, once a good advice that the
ball had already crossed the goal-line.
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
69 correct goal-kick decision (Abate/Young)
105+1 ball had already crossed the line in the air, correct
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
X
awareness and concentration (e.g. decisions on
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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 % 70
DECISIONS 60 % 80
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 77,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
Comment
Four remarkable situations to solve.
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
Correctly advised the referee that NO offenses were available in the first half close to or in
the box. Then, a correct and difficult corner-kick decision. He could have adviced the
referee that Terry was pulled in the box, but probably, there was too much “traffic” in front
of him, so no complaint into his direction (66’). However, despite of all the good decisions,
he entered the box by 1 metre (41’), which is to be avoided.
Overview
Expected
Criteria + level
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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
NO handball offense when Terry deflected Balotelli’s shot after the long Pirlo-
25
pass
NO foul in the box (Lescott/Balotelli), the Italian striker sooner made a dive,
39
correct advice to let the game flow
41 superb and difficult corner-kick decision after Balotelli’s huge chance
oversaw de Rossi clearly pulling Terry’s kit, but can be excused due to limited
66
area of vicinity
Parameter Mark 2: Decisions
AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85,0
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III. STYLE
Physical and Technical Aspects
Expected
Criteria + level
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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 70,0
FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR2
Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 75
DECISIONS 60 % 85
STYLE 20 % 70
Final mark 80,0
Fourth Official
Comment
Nothing special, quick execution of substitutions, displayed the additional time at the
correct points of time.
Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0
Reserve Assistant Referee
Comment
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Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0
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