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UEFA Under-21 European Championship 2013

(RUS) Russia 1:2 Germany (GER)

12 June 2013, 18:00 CET Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel

Match Officials Referee Assistant Referee 1 Assistant Referee 2 Additional AR 1 Additional AR 2 Fourth Official UEFA Delegate UEFA Referee Observer Blog Referee Observer
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Name Matej Jug Ivo Kolev Vencel Tth Halis zkahya Ivan Kruliak Nissan Davidy Tervel Zlatev Shmooel Shteif Nur H.

Origin SVN BUL HUN TUR SVK ISR BUL ISR ENG

Mark1 7.9 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.0 8.0

Mark2 8.5 -----------

Difficulty3 Challenging Normal Normal Challenging Normal Normal

Final mark according to evaluation scale. Expected level for AARs and fourth official is 8.0, crucial mistake 7.7! 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 only)

Description of the Marks Excellent. Very good. Important decision(s) correctly taken. Good. Expected level. Satisfactory with small areas for improvement. Satisfactory with important areas for improvement. One clear and important mistake, otherwise 8.3 or above. One clear and important mistake, otherwise 8.0 8.2. Below expectation, poor control, significant point(s) for improvement. Disappointing. Below expectation with one and clear important mistake or a performance with two or more clear and important mistakes. Unacceptable.

9.0 10.0 8.5 8.9 8.3 8.4 8.2 8.0 8.1 7.9 7.8 7.5 7.7 7.0 7.4 6.0 6.9

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1) Description of the match: Final group game for Russia and Germany. In this particular encounter, these two nations were just playing for pride as both nations were already eliminated from the tournament. There were approximately 9500 spectators inside the Netanya Stadium who contributed to a very nice atmosphere. With nothing to play for but pride, both nations could really express themselves. It was the Germans who started the brightest. However, Russia took the lead in the 22nd minute through Alan Dzagoev. Germany equalised through the very impressive Herrmann 10 minutes later. Sebastian Rudy got his second goal of the tournament and the winner in the 69th minute via a penalty. Germany ran out deserved winners and they finished the tournament with 3 points while Russia finished with nothing after three consecutive defeats in Group B.

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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: Matej Jug showed good knowledge of the laws of the game and could differentiate between what was a foul and what wasn't. There were four key events this match that Jug had to address. Firstly, in the 17th minute, RUS #18 flies into a reckless and dangerous tackle on GER #8. Jug should of sent-off this player but instead opted for a caution. In hindsight, instead of rushing to a decision, Jug should have took his time and maybe consulted his assistants. He had a perfect position to see the infringement. This is definently a crucial mistake. Then, in the 32nd minute, Jug correctly denies Germany a penalty and books GER #18 for simulation. 5 minutes later, RUS #3 commits a very high challenge. Jug correctly dismisses him for dangerous play. Finally, in the 68th minute, after consultation from Ozhahya. Jug correctly points to the spot for a penalty to Germany. Out of the four key events, Jug correctly addressed three of them. Unfortunately his good performance will be overshadowed by his decision not to send-off RUS #18 in the 17th minute. Apart from that situation, Matej Jug put in a very good performance. His foul detection and his card management were very good. He showed 5 yellow cards in this match. All of them were justifiable except for the one in the 17th minute where he should of opted for red instead. Minute 9 17 Description of the situation RUS #17 fouls GER #8 which inturn stops a potentially promising attack for Germany. First yellow card of the game. Reckless and dangerous tackle from RUS #18 on GER #8. In this situation Jug should have sent him off. However, he chose to caution the offender instead. He had a perfect position and should have used the colour red instead of

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yellow. 32 39 Correctly denied a penalty to Germany and again correctly booked GER #18 for simulation. Correctly sends off RUS #3 after a very high challenge. His feet were off the ground and his studs were showing. Jug had no other alternative. Correctly awards Germany a penalty after GER #18 was fouled in the box. At first it looked very harsh. However, further replays clearly indicated that GER #18 had his feet clipped. As Jug wasn't in the vicinity of the infringement. It must of been Ozhahya who communicated over the micro to inform Jug of the foul and the offender is cautioned. Good decision and teamwork here. Uncontrolled tackle from behind by RUS #15 on GER #6. Jug cautions the offender.

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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: In this particular match, there were no altercations on the pitch nor the technical area. This indicates Matej Jug had complete control over precedings. Infact, I do not recall any player from the two nations complaining to Jug about any decision. His approach for this match was to not whistle every coming together and tried to let the game flow as much as possible which resulted in a very nice football match. Summary of 2) and 3): Positive Points 1. 2. 3. Not meeting requirements, points that need improvement Communication and teamwork with assistants. Did not whistle for every coming together. Tried to let the game flow as much as possible. Tried to talk to players and warned them before cautioning.

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Card selection (should of shown red instead of yellow in 17'). Sometimes missed clear fouls (24' & 35') due to weak positioning. More self-confidence should be expressed by a more determined way of showing cards (e.g. in the RC situation).

Minute 7 24 35 71

Description of the situation Advises RUS #18 to calm down after a really robust challenge on GER #2 Missed a clear free-kick to Germany. Turned away from the situation far too quickly. Missed another clear foul in favour of the Germans. GER #9 is clearly impeded. Another instance where he advises a RUS player to calm down. This time RUS #8.

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

Description of the situation Positioning could be slightly improved to be ready to take important decisions.

5) Teamwork (co-operation with (A)ARs and fourth official with reference, if needed, to special situations and the minutes when they occurred) Comments: There were instances where Jug communicated and worked well with his assistants. None more so than in the 68th minute where Ozkahya advises Jug to award a penalty. All in all the six officials portrayed very good teamwork and co-operation skills.

6) If needed: General comments or advices for improvement; explanation of the chosen mark; further matters (can be let empty). Comments: Due to Jug failing to produce a red card in the 17th minute his mark will be 7.9 as this was a crucial mistake. If he did send-off the offender I was willing to award him a mark as high as 8.5. To improve on this performance, I advise Jug to get closer to the action so he doesn't miss clear fouls such as the 24th and 35th minutes.

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Assistant Referee 1
7) Assistant Referee 1s 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 X X X X Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of the wait and see-technique Good positioning and movement Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity Reasonable degree of co-operation with referee (not flagging too much / too little; being able to support referee in crucial decisions) Efficient control at set pieces

Comments: Ivo Kolev was not challenged in this match. However, he made one clear mistake. Minute 47 Description of the situation Flags offside to GER #18 although replays show he is clearly onside.

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8) Assistant Referee 2s 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 X X X X Correct offside decisions by means of a good application of the wait and see-technique Good positioning and movement Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity Reasonable degree of co-operation with referee (not flagging too much / too little; being able to support referee in crucial decisions) Efficient control at set pieces

Comments: Vencel Toth was also not challenged in this match. However, he did not commit a remarkable mistake. Minute Description of the situation

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9) Additional Assistant Referee 1s 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 X X Good positioning and movement Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with referee Efficient control at set pieces

Comments: Halis Ozkahya was involved in one meaningful situation. He correctly signalled for Jug to point to the spot. Minute 68' Description of the situation Ozkahya see's GER #18 get clipped in the box and immediately contacts jug. Good vigilance and communication.

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10) Additional Assistant Referees 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 X X Good positioning and movement Mental alertness and reaction to incidents in his area of vicinity based on a reasonable degree of co-operation with referee Efficient control at set pieces

Comments: Ivan Kruliak was not involved in a remarkable situation. Normal match for him. Minute Description of the situation

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11) Fourth Officials performance (reference to technical management like substitutions or signalling of additional time, dealing with benches in case of conflicts) Comments: The fourth official was not challenged in this occasion. Substitutions and added time were adequately executed.