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Episode 1 of the CRO Referee Blog - The Match Report

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Episode 1 of the CRO Referee Blog - The Match Report

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Welcome to the 2022 Adult / Amatuer Season with CRO. We are excited for what this season is going to offer referees and what can come from this great opportunity. We hope to provide this type of message for you all throughout the season. We will focus on our Points of Emphasis as well as looking at situations and common threads during matches across each weekend of Matches. In this first addition we will show some examples from professional matches. The article below is a sample of the educational material sent to the PRO Referees and we feel that it is extremely relevant to the matches that you all will be working. The points of emphasis line up with what we are using for our season and can help you all start of the season strong. We look forward to getting video of your matches from this season in future editions. Now, without further delay, let get 2022 fully underway!

2022 Points of Emphasis - Mobbing / Dissent by Action - Bench Decorum & Behavior - Delaying the Restart - Persistent Offenses.

MOBBING / DISSENT BY ACTION (DT)

Approaching a Match Official in a very aggressive manner, spiking the ball into the ground or waving / throwing the arms are all acts of visual dissent that are public and erode the authority of the Match Officials. This is unacceptable behavior and demands a calm and confident approach but a strong reaction. When it comes to mobbing, every player who comes to the Referee in an aggressive manner is at risk of being issued a yellow card. Be intelligent about who is issued the caution or cautions, but do not ignore clear acts of visual dissent.

We want to see this limited if not eliminated from our game. We know that as referees we will not always get the decision correct, but we have to be allowed to work in an environment where we are not crowded or mobbed after plays, no matter how big or small. We have ways to correct mistakes as referees, we have ways to confirm correct decisions should there be doubt, but players are not a part of that process and although they will be present and around, they can not physically impose themselves on you as the referee throughout the match. We must stand up for ourselves as referees and not allow this to take place without being addressed.

Every moment of approach by a player must be Yellow Carded and below you have an fantastic example of how that approach can be taken. But IGNORING THIS IS NOT AN OPTION.

After a correct decision not to award a penalty for a handball offense when a defender deliberately plays the ball into his own arm using his head, several players surround the Referee. They do not approach in an aggressive manner, and this situation is manageable.

Note how although the referee did not produce a Yellow Card in this case, the actions of the players were not ignored and were clearly addressed. The Referee takes a moment to let the game and players settle and then deliberately speaks to the captain of the team and visually shows him AND everyone that this mobbing is not acceptable and could result in the issuing of a yellow card.

2 - Delaying the Restart (DR)

Use intelligence and feel what the game needs however, understand that what we have allowed in the past has generally been very generous regarding this type of player behavior. Three points that stand out here in this topic.

Kicking and / or Throwing the ball away from the spot of the foul or area the ball is in is not acceptable and should be dealt with according to the laws of the game - Delay Restart - Yellow Card

Players running in front of the ball to stop the free kick should be Cautioned if it clearly impacts the teams ability to play the free kick should they be attempting to do so. This is Delaying the Restart.

ALL members of the Referee crew must be aware of their surroundings as these things will happen quickly, and not always be visible to the Referee.

The key is when possible and when it is marginal, use preventive measures and/or management of the situation. However, on clear examples of delay, it is expected that a yellow card is issued. When clear, take a strong approach when players deliberately take longer than necessary to put the ball into play, take longer than necessary to leave the field of play when being substituted and when players kick or carry the ball away on a free kick or other restart when it is not their ball.

In all 4 cases listed below these are clear situations in which the ball is kicked or thrown away after the whistle has been blown. All of these situations should be dealt with uniformly and strongly with a Yellow Card for Delaying the Restart as these actions are clear.
2 Points we expect to surface from this:

1. We expect the question in response to this to be, well what if the player is on a Yellow Card. The player has made a choice to do something they know is a Yellow Card Offense, they have taken that risk. If it is marginal or we as referees are able to use preventative measures, then we want to see that done. However each player is responsible for their own actions and deliberate and clear actions like this come the punishment of a Yellow Card.

2. Players on the opposition to point and raise the issue to the referee and in some cases, wrongfully so. It is our duty to manage the players in these moments and not be baited in to scenarios you feel you have to act because of pressure from a player or coach. You as the referee are the captain of the ship and if it is not right to give a caution but it is better suited to use management in that moment then do so, if you must give a caution then you must. Players begging for the opposition to be carded throughout the game should be reminded that they are acting in an unsporting way and should that type of behavior continue there is a caution for Unsporting Behavior - Lack of Respect for the Game, available to them should they choose to take it.

In this scenario the player who committed the UB - Stopping Promising Attack Offense (#4) also kicked the ball away as she continued her movement to her position as she is receiving the Yellow Card. Use practical Refereeing here. Unless these two things are clearly and obviously separate moments in time and done by the same player, we would not want to see 2 Yellow Cards produced in this type of moment for the same player. We would however like to see the referee bring the player over, remind them that they can not kick the ball away in a one to one brief and calm moment with the player as best practice here though.

Had the player committed the UB-SPA offense and then turned to the referee to argue their point and then as they were walking away, then kick the ball away it would be clearly two separate moments and in this case we would want to see a second yellow card. One for US-SPA & one for Delaying the Restart.

3 - Persistent Offenses (PO)

Every team will have a key player or key play maker who becomes a target of the opposing team. Small fouls by a team to stop this player from executing their duties can build frustration not only in the player, but also in the entire team. A whole-team approach (including the AR and 4th) is needed to identify when someone on the field is being targeted AND / OR fouling consistently and persistently. Use management to set up the team to prevent future fouls, and then be ready to pull the trigger at the next opportunity if appropriate.

We recommend setting up players visually should you be preparing to give a yellow card for Persistent Offenses. As referees it is not written in the Laws of the Game that we become the story teller or artist painting a picture of the game, however that is what is required of us in these types of moments. Those who succeed in getting their point across for ALL participants in the game to take note of are often able to easily and expectedly produce a Yellow Card for Persistent Offenses with limited pushback from the players and coaches. However, if you are not able to paint a clear picture for the players and are not able to tell them the story of the game, you will often times be met with confusion and possible dissent and frustration from the players. Do not always expect them to know what you know. You must convey the message somehow, not always the same way and not always can we act preventatively, but when provided with the oppruitnity we MUST ensure we are aware enough to take it.

If you or a crew member identifies PO then ensure if that is a foul not worthy of a Yellow Card in its own merrit that you bring the player to a neutral space and signal that you are aware of the pattern of fouls and that the player is risking a Yellow Card should the pattern continue.

Here the Referee Produces a Yellow Card for PO, however does not indicate on the previous foul that the player is in danger of receiving a caution for PO. This creates confusion on the players part and then frustration leading to dissent. Although we may believe the players should know where they stand with foul count, we can not expect that they do. We must use the ideas in the other videos to help us indicate that we are on the verge of producing a card for PO if at all possible should we be approaching that point.

4 - Bench Behavior

This is one that starts from the moment you check teams in. You MUST ensure that teams are adhering to rules set out by the leagues they are participating in. The foundation is built on arrival and at first interatction.

Details such as the # of rostered players, which coaches and team officials are allowed in the technical area, where fans are allowed and more are so important to having a successful match. If we want success on the field, we must have our house in order off the field. All crew members MUST participate and be aware of this aspect of our duties. We all must be prepared to not only identify issues or areas of concern administratively, but also being active in correcting those points. Setting the right tone before a game with calm and confident interactions with the teams and administrators as you go through your pre-game procedures will create the best environment for Referees, players, coaches and administrators to work in as you go through the match.

The teamwork must fully kick in to gear when the match starts as there are many things to juggle. Many referees have different standards, however the laws of the game have helped to clarify and standardize our approach to technical / bench area behavior. Take time to deal with aggressive and public dissent from coaches. Yelling and waving arms is not acceptable. Understand that in sport we must have a degree of empath for emotional outbursts at certain moments of the game. HOWEVER, if those in the technical / bench area cross the line from emotional outburst to clear Dissent, it should be dealt with accordingly. We should work with those who are being reasonable, but those showing dissent on the touchlines or acting with improper behavior MUST be warned / cautioned / sent off based on their words and actions. Referees who have fourth officials or ARs working with technical areas can not leave their teammates in the cold. Check in with them, help them and back them when they need your assistance! If we deal with in uniform manner as referees it will become excepted by teams and make all our jobs that much easier.

We are particularly focused on the VISUAL behavior displayed by the coaches and the LANGUAGE they use in the referees direction.

We have a few rules of thumb that have served us well and fall in line with league expectations as well as the Laws of the Game and have listed them below. Please be aware that these are recommendations and do not fit every scenario carbon copy. Do what suits the game and the moment, but also be aware that if you are stopping the game for something caused or created by someone in the technical area more often than not, action must be taken when called for.

If the Center Referee identifies an issue and chooses to address the bench / technical area quickly and in a "Fly-By" manner or play is stopped for a extended period of time (injury / substitution / goal scored / ect.), use your tool kit and address what needs to be addressed in the best way that fits the moment. If a warning or misconduct should be issued, then do so, but if it is a moment you can create report while addressing something with the team coaches, then we 100% encourage that.

If it is administrative - someone warming up with a ball on the side lines, players sitting too close to the touchline, ect. We recommend taking the time at an appropriate stoppage, clearly stating what you need to change in a calm / confident manner both visually and verbally as the referee and then restarting play when addressed. If the 4th official or AR calls the referee over for an administrative type moment, same applies. If there is clear pushback then a warning or Yellow Card could be produced, but we want to see Referees giving the team an opportunity to correct the issue, at the adult amateur level in particular, first and then on second time of coming over and addressing the same issue we would expect a warning or yellow card.

If the Center Referee identifies an issue with behavior and chooses to or is required to address it by stopping the match for the issue, a warning at minimum but are generally expecting to see a Yellow or Red Card to be given to the person or persons creating the disturbance within that moment as it is taking time and attention away from the game and brining attention to the technical / bench area.

If you can wait for a stoppage like a Goal Kick / Free Kick / Throw-in / Ect. and then go to the bench area to address the issue that is always prefered, but if it needs to be immediately addressed then stop the game. These types of stoppages are not stoppages that would take and extended period of time and should not be looked at in the same way as the first point made above.

If the AR or 4th official brings / becons the Referee over to address something in the technical / bench area, the expectation is that the AR or 4th Official has either already provided a warning or in that moment, the behavior displayed by someone in the technical area (Coach, administrator or player) is worthy of a Yellow or Red Card. Referees being called over should be expecting to give a Yellow card or Red Card if being asked to stop the game and address the technical area. Referees should not be caught off guard when asked to deliver this type of punishment for behavior. If the referee needs more information to make a decision AR & 4th officials should be prepared to give the reason and a recommended punishment.

Referees should be fully prepared to support the 4th officials and ARs working with the technical areas as they become powerless to help the Referee if that relationship is undermined, broken, ignored. Referees do not always have to follow the advice given, but they should be ready to back their ARs and 4th officials if they are being asked to issue warnings or misconduct to those in the technical area for sound reason.

4th officials and ARs should have a Reason and recommended punishment for moments they are becoming over a referee. The referee may not have seen or heard what happened as they would be focused mostly on the match and players on the field. Reasons should be delivered with confidences, with use of the considerations or clear language to describe what the person has done and the recommended misconduct. This does not have to be and should not always be a prolonged conversation, Referees should be ready to take on the information, disseminate it and act decisively unless something stands out and should be questioned for clarification or the action described does not match the recommended punishment.

AR's on the side opposite to the bench area are not off the hook. They often have the best view across the field and should they see something that clearly needs to be addressed they should get the attention of the referee, subtly or not based on the moment, and provide the information they have. it is not acceptable that they see something throughout the match and then do not provide the information to their team members. Their team members should note that it is to help, not to undermine that an AR across the field might provide informaiton to the crew on something as it is not always possible for the 4th to see everything to their left and right, particularly at the far end of the benches.

This Type of Behavior is clear and obvious and should immediately be addressed by a Yellow Card. The Visual nature of this is unacceptable and brings disrepute to the game and if it is not dealt with, will erode the referee's credibility and the integrity of the game.

If the coach is using abusive or extremely offensive language along side these gestures, you would be within your right to produce a Red Card should you deem it necessary.

In this moment, whether the Referee is correct or incorrect in issuing a Yellow Card should be set aside for this current topic as that will be covered in a later article and we are focused specifically on the Technical Area Behavior.

We stated above, when emotion crosses in to clear dissent we must act. In this moment, you see that play out. Both the Head Coach and assistant coach have shown clear visual and verbal abuse towards all members of the referee crew after the referee correctly gave a foul, but chose not to issue a Yellow Card. The gesturing and posturing of both coaches is done in an extremely aggressive manner and the words used should only be repeated in the match report for administrative use.

We chose this clips because there will be times at which we may or may be incorrect in our decision on the field and the pressure that coaches and players are under to perform is very real at various levels across the soccer pyramid. However it does not (and we can not) excuse this type of behavior. All persons involved in the match (Referees Included) have a responsibility to remain professional and ensure they are in control of their emotions. This is not the image the sport of soccer wants to see at the park or on TV. We must maintain control of ourselves at all times and it is clear in this moment that both the head coach and assistant coach have stepped over that line and should be Sent Off for using offensive / abusive language and actions towards the referee crew + Deliberately leaving the technical area to dissent and remonstrate towards a match official.

We recommend empathy in all scenarios, but we also must have standards and a firm grasp on what is acceptable and what is not within our sport. The Technical area will remain a focus for us as we work to not only address the topics and issues we referees face, but also how we should take responsibility and ensure we are holding ourselves and our crew members accountable to equal standards we set for the coaches and the players.

THE LEAGUES WANT MISCONDUCT IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED ON THE FIELD IN THESE FOUR TOPICS AND DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU AS THE REFEREE DO NOT IDENTIFY AND DEAL WITH IT ON THE FIELD IT, IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT FOR US TO DEAL WITH IT OFF THE FIELD! WE MUST HAVE A UNITED AND CONSISTENT FRONT ON THESE TOPICS. WE WILL COURSE CORRECT AS NEEDED, BUT FEEL EMPOWERED TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUES YOU FACE AND WE AS ADMINISTRATORS WILL SUPPORT YOU!

We look forward to a successful season and putting these Points of Emphasis in to Practice, More topics and educational instruction will be released throughout the year!

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THE MATCH REPORT - EPISODE 1 - March 18, 2022 - Charlotte Referee Organization

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Welcome to the 2022 Adult / Amatuer Season with CRO. We are excited for what this season is going to offer referees and what can come from this great opportunity. We hope to provide this type of message for you all throughout the season.

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AR's are not best positioned to see challenges on the Vertical Lines of the Penalty Area. It is recommended the Referee move in to a position so they can see the spot of the challenge with 100% credibility to determine of the foul happened Inside or Outside the Penalty Area.

In this Image the referee has a good view of the challenge, however could be more to the right of his current position. Giving him a the best view of whether the challenge is inside or outside the Penalty Area.

Once the Referee determines the foul is outside the Penalty Area we should always ensure there is SPACE between the ball and the Penalty area line so there is no doubting the referees decision. It is important those on and off the field are aware the foul was outside by both our actions as a referee and also the spotting of the ball for the restart. We recommend placing the ball approx. 1 Yard outside the Penalty Area line to ensure there is clear space between the ball and the line to visually show that the spot of the foul was NOT on the line of the Penalty Area as that would = a Penalty Kick.

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What do you do when two Offenses occur at the same time?
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UEFA delivers an unprecedented insight into one of the toughest jobs in football with the release of an original documentary series showing up close and personal what it takes to be a UEFA Champions League referee.
Watch now on UEFA.tv

'Man in the Middle', a weekly four-part series that premiered on UEFA.tv on 16 November, tracks the professional and private lives of 16 match officials from 11 countries over an 18-month period (February 2019 to August 2020). Each is among an elite group of referees selected by UEFA to officiate at matches in Europe's premier club competition.

"This is a very important documentary for UEFA and our family of referees," said UEFA's chief of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti.

"It highlights the professionalism, motivation and dedication of some of Europe's best officials, as well as showing the human beings behind the figures seen by players and supporters on the pitch."

Thanks to its unprecedented access, the documentary reveals the hidden sides of refereeing - from candid footage of on-field exchanges with players to personal interviews about the pressures of balancing a high-profile job with family commitments.

What it takes to become an elite referee

UEFA Champions League match officials appearing in the documentary include Daniele Orsato, who took charge of the 2019/20 final in August, as well as Danny Makkelie, the UEFA Europa League final referee, and Anthony Taylor, who had the whistle for September's UEFA Super Cup fixture.

"I hope everyone can enjoy the series and that people can learn more about what it takes to become and be an elite UEFA referee," added Rosetti.

First UEFA.tv documentary series

Free-to-view on UEFA.tv, 'Man in the Middle' is the first original documentary series produced for UEFA's own digital video platform.

Episodes will give the officials' personal verdicts on several key video assistant referee (VAR) incidents. Viewers will also learn about the psychological preparation that is a major part of elite referees' training these days, as well as the online workout sessions that became the norm during football's temporary halt earlier in 2020.

"The introduction of VAR and the COVID-19 pandemic have brought new challenges for our community of officials, but we are extremely proud of how they have adapted and continue to set the standard for football officials around the world," said Rosetti.

How to watch 'Man in the Middle'

'Man in the Middle' will consist of four weekly episodes, available globally each Monday on UEFA.tv, commencing 16 November.

Access to UEFA.tv is free-to-view with registration. The platform is available on Android and iOS smartphone and tablet apps, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV and Hisense VIDAA Smart TVs.

Existing UEFA digital users can sign in to UEFA.tv using their standard account credentials.

Which referees feature in 'Man in the Middle'?

Cüneyt Çakır - Turkey
Willie Collum - Scotland
Carlos del Cerro Grande - Spain
Ovidiu Hategan - Romania
Björn Kuipers - Netherlands
Antonio Mateu Lahoz - Spain
Bobby Madden - Scotland
Danny Makkelie - Netherlands
Szymon Marciniak - Poland
Michael Oliver - England
Daniele Orsato - Italy
Gianluca Rocchi - Italy
Damir Skomina - Slovenia
Anthony Taylor - England
Clement Turpin - France
Felix Zwayer - Germany
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After the turnover white creates space into his attack.  Rather than focusing all attention to the ball the referee should scan the field in front and around to have better spacial awareness. This would also help the referee recognize when they can get ahead of play and in to the next phase. The key to this moment is reading the lack of pressure on the ball and knowing the players movements around you, while allowing players their space to play. By doing that, the referee would have avoided being drawn in to the players space.

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 Advantage Leads to Goal Scoring Opportunity

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 Advantage Leads to Goal Scoring Opportunity

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Great Advantage on what would is a Reckless Tackle. If you're going to allow an advantage on a Yellow Card offense always make sure it is leading to a great opportunity.

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A young, motivated and talented official was assigned as the referee in a college D-I highly contested conference game. The two assistant referees were seasoned veterans who have officiated high-level soccer for several years. It was a night game and there were more than 500 fans attending. The young referee was extremely excited for the opportunity determined to officiate their best game. The assistant referees were looking forward to doing whatever they could to help the referee be very successful. The pregame was very complete and it was a good dialogue between the entire crew. The assistant referees asked questions to ensure the referee covered every situation - all were ready to go out on the field.

During the national anthem, the referee investigated the stands and observed the crowd. The referee's adrenalin began to flow, and she knew she was ready to officiate the game. It was a hard-fought contest and the referee worked very diligently to maintain control. The cautions that were administered were timely and assisted with game management. The referee ran well throughout the game and, almost without exception, was in the proper position. Both assistants were always in position and made several critical offside decisions as well as assisting with fouls they observed.

After the game, the referee was exuberant in the locker room. She thanked the assistants for their hard work. The referee team did a postgame review and unanimously determined that it was officiated almost flawlessly. The referee went home and stayed awake for several hours replaying the game and excitement that had just occurred.

The following weekend the same officiating crew was assigned to work together again. Only this time it was a low-level D-III amateur game between two teams that did not have a lot of skill. The crew arrived at the site and observed the home team put up the nets and finish marking the field. The field was in poor condition and there were several mud spots since it had rained hard earlier in the week. There were approximately 20 fans there to observe the contest. The pregame discussion was limited to which side the assistant referee would work on and a very short discussion about potential retaliations when players were fouled. The crew walked out to start the game and their enthusiasm about officiating the game was minimal at best.

Early in the game there was a hard foul and the referee awarded a direct free kick. The referee was not very close to the play since she was not running as much as usual. There was no attempt to speak to the player who committed the foul or to administer a caution. From that point on, the game became more physical, and hard to control. Similar potential problems were developing because the assistant referees were not working at the 100-percent level. Their mechanics were not very sharp and, as a result, the offside decisions were being questioned and dissent was becoming the norm. A defender committed a hard foul and the attacker was hurt. The referee walked to the situation and looked at the defender with disgust. At that point, a teammate of the attacker took matters into his own hands and headbutted the defender that committed the foul. The referee stood there in amazement and realized that an ejection had to be administered. The referee also realized that if she had dealt with the player who committed the foul, the retaliation might not have happened.

For the remainder of the game, the referee tried to work harder and focus more on the game. It was, however, too late. The players did not respect the officiating crew and began fouling more, arguing more and retaliating. The players felt they needed to take control since the crew had not. The game ended, and the officials had to leave the field quickly since several players were vocalizing that they were going to assault the officials.

The previous situation provides a teaching moment. Whenever two teams enter the field, no matter what their skill level, the game they are playing is the most important one of the day. They play as hard as they can and do whatever they can to secure a victory. Every game an official is assigned should be the most important game of the day.

An official should never approach a game with an attitude that he or she has received a poor assignment and should be somewhere else working a higher-level contest. A lackluster performance is never acceptable. Only performing at a high level when the game is the premier game of the day does not bode well for the officiating crew.

The officiating crew must remember they are professionals and work each and every game with 100-percent effort. This approach will result in several positive outcomes. The game should be better controlled and there should be fewer opportunities for retaliation fouls. The players will normally respect the officiating team and their decisions when they observe the team doing its best and exerting themselves throughout the game. Feedback about the game to the assigner, league officials, etc., will be positive and the crew will be recognized with future assignments.

There are no easy assignments. In every game there is potential for hard fouls, retaliation and misconducts. The crew must prepare for the game as if it is the best game in the area. Pregame conferences should always be thorough and prepare the officiating team for the game. The officiating crew must be prepared physically and mentally for each assignment.

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A young, motivated and talented official was assigned as the referee in a college D-I highly contested conference game. The two assistant referees were seasoned veterans who have officiated high-level soccer for several years. It was a night game and there were more than 500 fans attending.

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The changes to the Laws of The Game in 2019/20 gives referees more opportunities to mange situations. What do you think of how this was managed?

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