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UEFA Under-21 European Championship 2013

(ENG) England 1:3 Norway (NOR)

08 June 2013, 18:00 CET – HaMoshava, Petah Tikva, Israel

Match Officials Name Origin Mark1 Mark2 Difficulty3

Referee Serhiy Boiko UKR 8.3 ----- Challenging
Assistant Referee 1 Haralds Gudermanis LVA 8.5 ----- Challenging
Assistant Referee 2 Dmitry Zhuk BLR 8.4 ----- Challenging
Additional AR 1 Ivan Kruzliak SVK 8.0 ----- Normal
Additional AR 2 Halis Özkahya TUR 8.3 ----- Challenging
Fourth Official Sandro Pozzi SUI 8.0 ----- Normal
UEFA Delegate Kazimierz Oleszek POL
UEFA Referee Observer Vlado Sajn SVN
Blog Referee Observer Edward A. GRE
1
Final mark according to evaluation scale. Expected level for AARs and fourth official is 8.0, crucial mistake 7.7!
2
Mark if the final mark had not been influenced by a crucial mistake (only in case of a crucial mistake, to be held empty if no crucial mistake
occurred).
3
Difficulty has to be integrated into the final mark. Levels of difficulty are: “normal”, “challenging” and “very challenging”.
4
Blog-Referee Observer =Inofficial referee observer appointed by the blog administrator.

Evaluation scale
(for referee and assistant referees Description of the Marks
only)

9.0 – 10.0 Excellent.

8.5 – 8.9 Very good. Important decision(s) correctly taken.
8.3 – 8.4 Good. Expected level.
8.2 Satisfactory with small areas for improvement.
8.0 – 8.1 Satisfactory with important areas for improvement.
7.9 One clear and important mistake, otherwise 8.3 or above.
7.8 One clear and important mistake, otherwise 8.0 – 8.2.
Below expectation, poor control, significant point(s) for
7.5 – 7.7
improvement.
Disappointing. Below expectation with one and clear important
7.0 – 7.4 mistake
or a performance with two or more clear and important mistakes.
6.0 – 6.9 Unacceptable.
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1) Description of the match:

Second matchday of U21 Tournament. After the 1st matchday both teams wanted to win in
order to gain the advantage in the qualification process. Match was played at HaMoshava
stadium which produced attendance of 6.500 spectators who created a good atmosphere.
The match was quite fair without many physical duels especially in the first half but with a
good level of football. There were some difficult situations for the referee so overall match
difficulty can be described as “challenging”.

Referee

2) Knowledge, Application and Interpretation of the Laws of the Game, Disciplinary

Control and Technical Management of the game with special reference to the situations
and the minutes when they occurred.
(Crucial decisions, if available, have to be explicitly mentioned in the grid and
highlighted).

Comments:
Serhiy Boiko showed a good application and interpretation of the LoTG. He had a clear line in
foul/no foul detection providing a total of 28 fouls. His intention was not to punish every little
contact and that worked well for him. Furthermore he displayed a good knowledge of Law 8
(restart of play) since in 3 situations asked from the players to repeat a foul since the ball
wasn’t either placed properly or it was moving before the foul was taken. Card management
was very good with 3 yellow cards in total [min. 57 to Berge (NOR) for the penalty, min. 82 to
Henderson (ENG) for simulation and min. 91 to Chalobah (ENG) for protesting]. Advantage
was applied regularly and when needed.
Except from all this he had 2 difficult situations to cope with.
The first one happened in min. 29 when after a corner kick inside Norway’s penalty area,
Hendersson (ENG) is being slightly pushed by Jonansen (NOR). Referee sees clearly the
situation since he is in a position 2 m. from it so I don’t have a reason to disagree with him.
The second one is the awarded penalty to England. In min. 56 Dawson (ENG) tries to get the
header inside Norway’s penalty area and is being hold by his waist by Semb Berge. Boiko
immediately points to the spot (upon consultation with AAR2. The call is justified since the
English player clearly wants to play the ball and his opponent only tries to stop him. So
correct call.

Minute Description of the situation

Penalty appeal by England. After a corner kick inside Norway’s penalty area,
Hendersson (ENG) is being slightly pushed by Jonansen (NOR). Referee sees
29’
clearly the situation since he is in a position 2 m. from it so I don’t have a
reason to disagree with him.
Awarded penalty to England. Dawson (ENG) tries to get the header inside
Norway’s penalty area and is being hold by his waist by Semb Berge. Boiko
56’ immediately points to the spot (upon consultation with AAR2. The call is
justified since the English player clearly wants to play the ball and his opponent
only tries to stop him.
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3) Tactical approach and its Degree of Consistency, Personality, Match Control and
Management of the Teams and Players with special reference to the situations and the
minutes when they occurred.

Comments:
His tactical approach was not to punish every little contact. This has worked well for him since
we had only 28 fouls and especially no foul for the first 12 minutes of the game. Match
control was never an issue but he should pay a little more attention on some duels since we
are talking about 20-21 years old kids.

Summary of 2) and 3):

Positive Points 1. Tactical Approach and Consistency

2. Match control and management of the players
Match making decisions. He showed courage and strength
3.
to take some difficult decisions.
4. Application of Law 8 (restart of play).

Movement after a given free kick. In some situations he was

Not meeting require-
ments, points that
need improvement
immediately leaving the scene of play with his back turned at
1.
the ball. This is a very dangerous thing since many things
can happen behind your back.
Alertness-awareness are both needed after a given foul. In
some duels players can be a little more agitated and all this
2.
can lead to a big riot and several Red Cards. He should
anticipate these incidents.

Minute Description of the situation

Given foul for Norway. Referee starts running towards the center line with his
44’
back turned on the ball. Lack of concentration and a point for improvement.

4) Physical Shape, Stamina, Positioning, Movement as well as Mental Awareness, if

needed, with reference to the minutes when they occurred, always in case of a “-“.

Physical Condition (very good, good, average, poor): Very Good

Further Aspects:
+ Expected -
Always close to play, follows play at all times with a flexible
X
diagonal system and impedes interference with play
Efficient positioning (at set pieces e.g.) and movement to be
X ready to take a (crucial) decision (specially in the box; be
able to enter the box in some cases when it is necessary)
X Shows awareness and is able to anticipate the action
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Minute Description of the situation

Efficient positioning at set pieces since he was following the instructions and he
was able to correctly detect all infractions and no infractions especially inside
All match. the penalty areas. Furthermore he applied a flexible diagonal system which
allowed him to detect players who were trying to gain his whistle (YC for
simulation in 91’).

5) Teamwork (co-operation with (A)ARs and fourth official with reference, if needed, to
special situations and the minutes when they occurred)

Comments:
Teamwork was good. Assistants helped him with the fouls and they both had a very good
offside/onside detection. AAR1 wasn’t particularly involved but AAR2 helped him in the
awarded penalty for England.

6) If needed: General comments or advices for improvement; explanation of the chosen

mark; further matters (can be let empty).

Comments:
Since it is the first time I watched him my whole impression is more than positive. He is a
referee who can develop of course (since he is the most inexperienced of all) but one to keep
an eye for the future.
My mark is 8.3 (expected level).
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Assistant Referee 1
7) Assistant Referee 1’s performance (please mention some important decisions either by
integrating them into a coherent comment or mentioning them in the grid below; mandatory
if a “-“ (negative point) is selected)

Relevant Aspects:

+ Expected -
Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of
X the
“wait and see”-technique
X Good positioning and movement
Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of
X
vicinity
Reasonable degree of co-operation with referee (not
X flagging too much / too little; being able to support referee
in crucial decisions)
X Efficient control at set pieces

Comments:
He had the most difficult situation of the whole match. He disallowed a goal to England for
offside and the replay proved him totally correct. It was a hard situation to see since the
attacking player was only 0.5m ahead. An excellent call.

Minute Description of the situation

Disallowed goal for England. After a foul Caulker is ahead of the defense for
43’
about 0.5m and scores with a header. Excellent call by AR1.
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Assistant Referee 2
8) Assistant Referee 2’s performance (please mention some important decisions either by
integrating them into a coherent comment or mentioning them in the grid below; mandatory
if a “-“ (negative point) is selected)

Relevant Aspects:
+ Expected -
Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of
X the
“wait and see”-technique
X Good positioning and movement
Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of
X
vicinity
Reasonable degree of co-operation with referee (not
X flagging too much / too little; being able to support referee
in crucial decisions)
X Efficient control at set pieces

Comments:
The second assistant had more offside/onside situations than his colleague. He solved them
all correctly so his performance is expected level.

Minute Description of the situation

Nielsen (NOR) is in offside position but doesn’t intervene with play. Norway
15’
scores.
Pedersen (NOR) is flagged for offside. Correct decision but he didn’t have to
23’
wait so long since it was pretty straight-forward.
30’ Pedersen (NOR) is onside and has an effort on goal.
34’ Berget (NOR) scores after being onside. Flag stays down. Very good.
65’ Wickham (ENG) is flagged for offside. Correct.
95’ Chalobah (ENG) is flagged for offside. Correct.
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Additional Assistant Referee 1

9) Additional Assistant Referee 1’s performance (please mention some important decisions
either by integrating them into a coherent comment or mentioning them in the grid below;
mandatory if a “-“ (negative point) is selected)

Relevant Aspects:

+ Expected -

X Good positioning and movement

Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of
X vicinity based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with
referee
X Efficient control at set pieces

Comments:
No visible involvement. He was alert and had a good movement but he didn’t have to help.

Minute Description of the situation

Additional Assistant Referee 2

10) Additional Assistant Referee’s performance (please mention some important decisions
either by integrating them into a coherent comment or mentioning them in the grid below;
mandatory if a “-“ (negative point) is selected)

Relevant Aspects:

+ Expected -

X Good positioning and movement

Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of
X vicinity based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with
referee
X Efficient control at set pieces

Comments:
He must have helped the referee in the awarded penalty for England. Other than that no
major calls for him.

Minute Description of the situation

Awarded penalty to England. Dawson (ENG) tries to get the header inside
Norway’s penalty area and is being hold by his waist by Semb Berge. Boiko
56’ immediately points to the spot (upon consultation with AAR2. The call is
justified since the English player clearly wants to play the ball and his opponent
only tries to stop him.
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Fourth Official
11) Fourth Official’s performance (reference to technical management like substitutions or
signalling of additional time, dealing with benches in case of conflicts)

Comments:
Nothing to report. All procedures were executed properly.