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Referee Observation Report

MATCH FACTS
Group A, Matchday 2
12 June 2012 – 18:00 CET • Stadion Miejski • Wroclaw

GREECE 1-2 CZECH REPUBLIC

GOALS
0-1 Petr JIRÁČEK (CZE, 3’)
0-2 Václav PILAŘ (CZE, 6’)
1-2 Fanis GEKAS (GRE, 53’)

YELLOW CARDS
Tomáš ROSICKÝ (CZE, 27’), Vassilis TOROSSIDIS (GRE, 34’), Petr JIRÁČEK (CZE, 36’),
Kyriakos PAPADOPOULOS (GRE, 56’), Dimitris SALPINGIDIS (GRE, 57’), Daniel KOLAŘ
(CZE, 65’)

SENDING OFFS
None

MATCH OFFICIALS
Function Full Name Origin Final Mark
Referee Stéphane Lannoy FRA 80,0
Assistant Referee 1 Frédéric Cano FRA 93,0
Assistant Referee 2 Michaël Annonier FRA 68,0
Additional Assistant Referee 1 Fredy Fautrel FRA 75,0
Additional Assistant Referee 2 Ruddy Buquet FRA 81,0
Fourth Official Matej Jug SVN 70,0
Reserve Assistant Referee Primož Arhar SVN 75,0
UEFA Delegate Nodar Akhalkatsi GEO
UEFA Referee Observer Bo Karlsson SWE
Blog Referee Observer Pascal J SUI

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
On this second matchday of group A both teams needed to take some points from this
game. After the 1-1 draw against Poland the Greeks had been strongly complaining about
the performance of referee Velasco Carballo. The Czech Republic had lost their first
game 1-4 against Russia.
The Czechs managed to score twice within the first six minutes and then controlled the
game. There were no major challenges for the referees, apart from the offside goal by
Fotakis (41’). The match became a little more intense after Greece pulled one back in the
second half, but only for a short period.

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty and Importance

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65,0

II. CONTROL
 Comment
Lannoy was always in control. He was very present and attentive in order to prevent
upcoming conflict. There were however not many challenges in this respect.

 Exemplary situations that strengthen the general impression

Minute Situation and Assessment
4 Good verbal warning against Rosický
27 After the foul by Rosický, Lannoy reacts quickly to solve an upcoming conflict
Some irritations after an encounter between Jiráček and Holebas; Lannoy
47
manages to keep control of the situation.

 Parameter Mark 2: Control

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 79,0

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)
Lannoy’s foul detection was actually pretty good, although there were some smaller
mistakes towards the end of the game. His card management was very good except for
the yellow card against Kolář which was exaggerated. The advantage rule was applied
adequately this time.

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

decisions in the opinion of the observer)
Minute Situation and Assessment
27 Good and important first yellow card against Rosický for a reckless challenge
Good booking for a malicious challenge by Torossidis, which was not easy to
34
spot
36 Correct booking for a hard foul by Jiráček
Only 1 minute of added time in the first half. Too little considering the goals,
45
injuries and Greece’s goalkeeper substitution.

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 After a foul by Jiráček on Holebas, the Greek player slightly touches the groin
of Jiráček with his knee when getting up. The Czech player goes down
47 theatrically. Not an obvious situation and almost impossible to see for the
referee. Lannoy is quickly on the spot, correctly awards the free-kick to
Greece and tells Jiráček to get up. Justifiable in my opinion.
53 Good advantage use
56 Correct yellow card for a foul on Papadopoulos
Rather harsh booking against Salpingidis. It looks like this decision came on
57 the advice of someone else (AR2 Annonier?), as Lannoy initially only
indicates a free-kick.
Yellow card against Kolář after an innocuous challenge. Lannoy signals
66
persistent infringement; still the card seems a little exaggerated.
89 Čech is allowed to keep the ball in his hands for 16 seconds!
Lannoy whistles a non-existent foul by a Greek attacker in the Czech penalty
90+2
area.

 Parameter Mark 3: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 81

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.)

 Parameter Mark 4.1: Physical and Technical Aspects

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80

 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)

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 Shows respect X

 Parameter Mark 4.2: Tactical Approach

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85

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

Positive Points 1. Excellent presence and preventing of conflicts
2. Good positioning

Points for improvement 1. A little too theatrical in some situations

2.

 Comment on the cooperation within the referee team

Very efficient cooperation of the referee team, only the communication with the 4 th official
appeared to be a little more difficult.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 83

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – REFEREE

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY / IMPORTANCE 10 % 65
CONTROL 20 % 79
DECISIONS 40 % 81
STYLE 30 % 83
Final mark 80,0

Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
 Comment
Cano had to solve a number of offside situations in the first half, the most important being
the annulment of the goal by Fotakis. There were not many challenges in the second half.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85

II. DECISIONS
 Comment
Some difficult situations to solve.

 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

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  Important Decisions (of course heavy attention to be paid on (non-)offside
decisions)
Minute Situation and Assessment
12 Offside call against Samaras; correct
32 Close offside call; correct
37 Close offside call against Fotakis; very well seen
Headed goal by Fotakis from a mininmal offside position. Great call by Cano
41
to annul that goal.
Good intervention to prevent a possible conflict by opposing players on the
87
touchline.

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 95

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 95

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR1

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 85
DECISIONS 60 % 95
STYLE 20 % 95
Final mark 93,0

Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
 Comment
Almost not challenged; only one (albeit difficult) offside situation.

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 70

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II. 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
72 Wrong offside call against Gekas

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 65

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 75

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 70
DECISIONS 60 % 65
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 68,0

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Additional Assistant Referee 1
I. MATCH
 Comment
Not challenged

 Parameter Mark 1: Degree of Difficulty (only aspects concerning the AAR1)

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 60

II. DECISIONS
 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

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 80

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

FACTORIZED SUM (FINAL MARK) – AAR1

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 60
DECISIONS 60 % 80
STYLE 20 % 75
Final mark 75,0

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Additional Assistant Referee 2
I. MATCH
 Comment
Few challenges

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

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 70

II. DECISIONS
 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 the referee and AR2 to confirm that the ball did not go out of play
6 before the Czechs scored the second goal. This happened right in front of
him.

 Parameter Mark 2: Decisions

AWARDED MARK FOR THIS PARAMETER 85

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) – AAR2

Parameter Percentage Mark
MATCH DIFFICULTY 20 % 70
DECISIONS 60 % 85
STYLE 20 % 80
Final mark 81,0

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Fourth Official
 Comment
Some substitutions could have been effectuated more efficiently.

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 70,0

Reserve Assistant Referee

 Comment
Not involved

 Final mark
FINAL MARK 75,0

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