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1 Final mark according to evaluation scale. Expected level for AARs and fourth official is 8.0, crucial mistake 7.9 as usual!
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.
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Referee
I. 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:
Kuipers excelled here, applying law with superb consistency and keeping tight control in the game. His
card management was fine in the main, seeking to keep the yellow in his pocket as much as possible,
whilst at the same time cautioning for reckless challenges and deliberate handball (Ramos). His
technical management of the game was exemplary, which resonated with players and spectators alike.
His strong communication of decisions, especially at ‘ceremonial’ freekicks and the penalty was
particularly pleasing.
9’ 1-0 Dortmund
11’ Only the second foul of the game so far (Modric on a Dortmund attacker)
13’ Missed foul Reus on Modric just outside the penalty area in an attacking scenario.
Kuipers potentially unsighted due to wide position
16’ Khedira 2nd foul, this time on BD8 close to the halfway line
22’ Bender fouls Ronaldo on the halfway line, and within 30 seconds is penalised for a
(harsh) handball call
25’ Piszczek fouls Ronaldo just to the left side of the penalty area
29’ Slightly strange call – Coentrao’s outstretched foot could be perceived as dangerous
but Subotic penalised for minimal contact instead
38’ Kuipers tells Ronaldo to get up after he seeks to draw foul by running into BD2
41’ Reus makes strides into the penalty area, after a tangle with Varane, there is a big
claim for a penalty. The referee rightly waves play on. Excellent call
45’ Ramos cleanly takes the ball from Reus, on the right side, and Dortmund, still
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aggrieved at the previous call, want the foul. Good call again
45’ Great advantage as Real break down the right, after a clear foul on Khedira just
outside the area
2nd Half
46’ Foul. Ramos high foot. (Kuipers appears to reach for the pocket?)
54’ Khedira cautioned for foul just beyond the halfway line – persistent or reckless?
(Could be either)
59’ Referee lets the game flow after foul claims for both sides in quick succession
64’ Ozil fouled, but also rightly cautioned for asking for a yellow card to be shown
66’ Penalty - Alonso nudges Reus in the back as he seeks to control the high ball.
Definitely a valid call, but it must be stated that he has let a lot of similar challenges
outside the area go. Calm approach in signaling the call, walking slowly towards the
penalty spot. Excellent body language. 4-1
70’ Lewandowski correctly cautioned for cynically blocking Ramos, to allow colleague
to progress.
86’ The ball is remarkably popped in a challenge, Hummels on Ronaldo. The ball is
immediately replaced, and perhaps we can forgive the referee for not restarting with a
dropped ball on this occasion, as the players seem to initiate proceedings voluntarily.
92’ Ramos cautioned for deliberate handball, and attempted deceit. Protests his
innocence, strangely.
94’ Corner swung in by di Maria, with the ball landing on Hummels’ hand, though you
could say that this was in an ‘expected position’. Kuipers does miss the subsequent
challenge though as Hummels deflects Varane’s shot for a corner (not a goalkick)
II. 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:
Kuipers can sometimes be guilty of appearing too introverted, and even the perception that he is
lacking in confidence – but today he had complete control over the match, oozing confidence and
projecting his strong personality. His player management was particularly good tonight, able to diffuse
any potential flare-ups instantly by remaining calm and using good, strong arm signals throughout, and
crucially keeping a consistent application with regards misconduct for the whole game. Both players
and management respected his decision making in the main (though Alonso was obviously upset at the
penalty award). Issuing only 4 cautions on such an occasion was a testament to this bold approach.
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III. 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. Look fit, sharp and able to move around the field with no issue. Was mentally aware at all
times, and moved swiftly into the vicinity where the nature of the foul dictated.
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 ready
X 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
IV. Teamwork (co-operation with (A)ARs and fourth official with reference, if needed, to special
situations and the minutes when they occurred)
Comments:
The team worked very well overall, with good communication shown throughout. Both penalties called
correctly, and offside detection was excellent. One or two small errors in corner and throw-in
judgements.
Assistant Referee 1
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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 -
Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of the
X
“wait and see”-technique
X Good positioning and movement
Comments:
Very strong performance, minor errors.
60’ AR1 good offside call on Higuain who strays slightly off
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Assistant Referee 2
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 -
Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of the
X
“wait and see”-technique
X Good positioning and movement
Comments:
Very strong performance
49’ 2-1 Lewandowski scores again – Superb non-offside call by AR2 again.
75’ Good offside detection on Reus. Looks level on the replay, but as we know the
camera angle is not optimal, and the benefit must go with the AR2 who is exactly in line.
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Assistant referee’s performance (please mention some important decisions either by integrating
them into a coherent comment or mentioning them in the grid below; mandatoryif a “-“ (negative
point) is selected)
Relevant Aspects:
+ Expected -
X Good positioning and movement
Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity
X
based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with referee
X Efficient control at set pieces
Comments:
Perhaps assisted with first half no penalty call. Well done.
+ Expected -
X Good positioning and movement
Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity
X
based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with referee
X Efficient control at set pieces
Comments:
May have confirmed penalty call on Reus, though Kuipers was concise and speedy with his decision.
Fourth Official
Fourth official’s performance (reference to technical management like substitutions or signalling of
additional time, dealing with benches in case of conflicts)
Comments:
Dealt with Mourinho well.