FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers – AFC (Round 4)

6 June 2022

UAE – Australia
Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev (UZB, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Andrei Sapenko (UZB)
Assistant Referee 2: Timur Gainullin (UZB)
Fourth Official: Ko Hyung-Jin (KOR)
VAR: Muhammad Bin Jahari (SIN)
AVAR: Fu Ming (CHN)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers – Intercontinental Play-off (AFC/CONMEBOL)

13 June 2022

UAE/Australia – Peru
Referee: Slavko Vincic (SVN, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaz Klancnik (SVN)
Assistant Referee 2: Andraz Kovacic (SVN)
Fourth Official: Victor Gomes (RSA)
Reserve AR: Zachele Siwela (RSA)
VAR: Juan Martinez Munuera (ESP)
AVAR 1: Jerome Brisard (FRA)
AVAR 2: Jerson Dos Santos (ANG)
Referee Assessor: Massimo Busacca (SUI)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers – UEFA (Round 2, Semi-finals, II)

1 June 2022

Scotland – Ukraine
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Serdar Gözübüyük (NED)
VAR: Pol van Boekel (NED)
AVAR: Jochem Kamphuis (NED)
Referee Assessor: Francesco Bianchi (SUI)

CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022 – Group Stage (Matchday 5)

17-19 May 2022

Penarol – Cerro Porteno
Referee: Wilton Sampaio (BRA, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Pires (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Danilo Manis (BRA)
Fourth Official: Wagner Magalhaes (BRA)
Referee Assessor: Juan Cardellino (URU)
Video Assessor: Wilson Lamouroux (COL)

Caracas – The Strongest
Referee: Dario Herrera (ARG)
Assistant Referee 1: Gabriel Chade (ARG)
Assistant Referee 2: Mariana de Almeida (ARG)
Fourth Official: Pablo Echavarria (ARG)
Referee Assessor: Luis Sanchez (VEN)
Video Assessor: Oscar Maldonado (BOL)

Red Bull Bragantino – Estudiantes La Plata
Referee: Juan Benitez (PAR)
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Cuevas (PAR)
Assistant Referee 2: Rodney Aquino (PAR)
Fourth Official: Giancarlo Juliadoza (PAR)
Referee Assessor: Hilton Moutinho (BRA)
Video Assessor: Jorge Larrionda (URU)

Sporting Cristal – Talleres de Cordoba
Referee: Luis Quiroz (ECU)
Assistant Referee 1: Ricardo Baren (ECU)
Assistant Referee 2: Andres Tola (ECU)
Fourth Official: Franklin Congo (ECU)
Referee Assessor: Cesar Escano (PER)
Video Assessor: Regildenia Moura (BRA)

Boca Juniors – Corinthians
Referee: Christian Ferreyra (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Taran (URU)
Assistant Referee 2: Martin Soppi (URU)
Fourth Official: Javier Burgos (URU)
Referee Assessor: Dario Ubriaco (URU)

Flamengo – Universidad Catolica
Referee: John Ospina (COL)
Assistant Referee 1: Dionisio Ruiz (COL)
Assistant Referee 2: Richard Ortiz (COL)
Fourth Official: Carlos Orbe (ECU)
Referee Assessor: Giulliano Bossano (BRA)
Video Assessor: Ubaldo Aquino (PAR)

Athletico Paranaense – Libertad
Referee: Patricio Loustau (ARG)
Assistant Referee 1: Ezequiel Brailovsky (ARG)
Assistant Referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez (ARG)
Fourth Official: Facundo Tello (ARG)
Referee Assessor: Regildenia Moura (BRA)
Video Assessor: Juan Albarracin (ECU)

Palmeiras – Emelec
Referee: Julio Bascunan (CHI)
Assistant Referee 1: Claudio Urrutia (CHI)
Assistant Referee 2: Jose Retamal (CHI)
Fourth Official: Nicolas Gamboa (CHI)
Referee Assessor: Ana Oliveira (BRA)
Video Assessor: Wilson Avila (BRA)

Colon – Olimpia
Referee: Wilmar Roldan (COL)
Assistant Referee 1: Alexander Guzman (COL)
Assistant Referee 2: Wilmar Navarro (COL)
Fourth Official: Bismarks Santiago (COL)
Referee Assessor: Jose Buitrago (COL)

Nacional – Velez
Referee: Piero Maza (CHI)
Assistant Referee 1: Christian Schiemann (CHI)
Assistant Referee 2: Claudio Rios (CHI)
Fourth Official: Felipe Gonzalez (CHI)
Referee Assessor: Roberto Silvera (URU)
Video Assessor: Sergio Viola (ARG)

Deportivo Tachira – Independiente Petrolero
Referee: Carlos Benitez (PAR)
Assistant Referee 1: Eduardo Britos (PAR)
Assistant Referee 2: Luis Onieva (PAR)
Fourth Official: Juan Lopez (PAR)
Referee Assessor: Marlon Escalante (VEN)
Video Assessor: Cynthia Franco (PAR)

Deportes Tolima – America Mineiro
Referee: Fernando Rapallini (ARG)
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Belatti (ARG)
Assistant Referee 2: Diego Bonfa (ARG)
Fourth Official: Fernando Echenique (ARG)
Referee Assessor: Luzmila Gonzalez (COL)
Video Assessor: Manuel Bernal (PAR)

Alianza Lima – Fortaleza
Referee: Franklin Congo (ECU)
Assistant Referee 1: Ricardo Baren (ECU)
Assistant Referee 2: Andres Tola (ECU)
Fourth Official: Luis Quiroz (ECU)
Referee Assessor: Jorge Jaimes (PER)
Video Assessor: Oscar Viera (PAR)

Atletico Mineiro – Independiente Del Valle
Referee: Esteban Ostojich (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Pablo Llanera (URU)
Assistant Referee 2: Santiago Fernandez (URU)
Fourth Official: Anahi Fernandez (URU)
Referee Assessor: Cleydi Riveiro (BRA)
Video Assessor: Ubaldo Aquino (PAR)

River Plate – Colo Colo
Referee: Andres Matonte (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Richard Trinidad (URU)
Assistant Referee 2: Andres Nievas (URU)
Fourth Official: Leodan Gonzalez (URU)
Referee Assessor: Angel Sanchez (ARG)
Video Assessor: Carlos Astroza (CHI)

Deportivo Cali – Always Ready
Referee: Alexis Herrera (VEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Lopez (VEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Ponte (VEN)
Fourth Official: Yender Herrera (VEN)
Referee Assessor: Wilson Lamouroux (COL)
Video Assessor: Juan Zorrilla (PAR)

South American referees at UEFA CORE 54 Course

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) continue their exchange of experiences for male and female referees, in accordance with the agreement signed between both confederations. Four South American representatives were invited from May 10 to 17, at the UEFA Center for Excellence in Refereeing, in Nyon (Switzerland), to participate in the CORE 54 Course, which consists of two parts (Introduction and Consolidation): referee Alberto Feres (URU), assistant referees Hector Bergalo (URU), Mathias Muniz (URU) and technical instructor Ana Perez (PER).
This CORE program, which has been carried out since 2010, aims to develop the skills and aptitude of potential international referees of the future, in accordance with UEFA's young talent program. The strengthening of collaboration in refereeing matters is part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by CONMEBOL and UEFA in February 2020. In this document, joint work is also proposed in other key areas, such as the development of women's football and the youth and training categories, as well as safety and the promotion of ethical principles and good governance in football.

Source: CONMEBOL

CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2022 – Group Stage (Matchday 5)

17-19 May 2022

Internacional – Independiente Medellín
Referee: Facundo Tello (ARG, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Ezequiel Brailovsky (ARG)
Assistant Referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez (ARG)
Fourth Official: Patricio Loustau (ARG)
Referee Assessor: Paulo Conceicao (BRA)
Video Assessor: Olga Miranda (PAR)

Banfield – Universidad Catolica
Referee: Michael Espinoza (PER)
Assistant Referee 1: Jesus Sanchez (PER)
Assistant Referee 2: Michael Orue (PER)
Fourth Official: Joel Alarcon (PER)
Referee Assessor: Angel Sanchez (ARG)
Video Assessor: Rodolfo Otero (ARG)

Ceara – General Caballero
Referee: Jesus Cartagena (PER)
Assistant Referee 1: Enrique Pinto (PER)
Assistant Referee 2: Victor Raez (PER)
Fourth Official: Edwin Ordonez (PER)
Referee Assessor: Nilson Moncao (BRA)
Video Assessor: Emerson de Carvalho (BRA)

Junior – Oriente Petrolero
Referee: Yender Herrera (VEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Lopez (VEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Ponte (VEN)
Fourth Official: Alexis Herrera (VEN)
Referee Assessor: Abraham Gonzalez (COL)
Video Assessor: Hernan Maidana (ARG)

9 de Octubre – Guairena
Referee: Augusto Menendez (PER)
Assistant Referee 1: Raul Lopez (PER)
Assistant Referee 2: Leonard Soto (PER)
Fourth Official: Roberto Perez (PER)
Referee Assessor: Juan Corozo (ECU)
Video Assessor: Gustavo Rossi (ARG)

Atletico Goianiense – Antofagasta
Referee: Gery Vargas (BOL)
Assistant Referee 1: Ariel Guizada (BOL)
Assistant Referee 2: Carlos Tapia (BOL)
Fourth Official: Dilio Rodriguez (BOL)
Referee Assessor: Sergio Cristiano (BRA)
Video Assessor: Pedro Saucedo (BOL)

River Plate – Cuiaba
Referee: Alex Cajas (ECU)
Assistant Referee 1: Christian Lescano (ECU)
Assistant Referee 2: Dennys Guerrero (ECU)
Fourth Official: Augusto Aragon (ECU)
Referee Assessor: Miguel Nievas (URU)
Video Assessor: Barbra Bastias (CHI)

Racing – Melgar
Referee: Derlis Lopez (PAR)
Assistant Referee 1: Eduardo Cardozo (PAR)
Assistant Referee 2: Milciades Saldivar (PAR)
Fourth Official: Zulma Quinonez (PAR)
Referee Assessor: Ricardo Casas (ARG)
Video Assessor: Hector Baldassi (ARG)

Santos – Union La Calera
Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Tulio Moreno (VEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Antoni Garcia (VEN)
Fourth Official: Angel Arteaga (VEN)
Referee Assessor: Silvia Regina (BRA)
Video Assessor: Oscar Ruiz (COL)

Liga de Quito – Defensa y Justicia
Referee: Nicolas Gallo (COL)
Assistant Referee 1: Sebastian Vela (COL)
Assistant Referee 2: John Gallego (COL)
Fourth Official: Andres Rojas (COL)
Referee Assessor: Jose Lara (ECU)
Video Assessor: Patricio Polic (CHI)

Ayacucho – Everton
Referee: Carlos Ortega (COL)
Assistant Referee 1: John Leon (COL)
Assistant Referee 2: David Fuentes (COL)
Fourth Official: Juan Andrade (ECU)
Referee Assessor: Freddy Arellanos (PER)
Video Assessor: Jose Carpio (ECU)

Union de Santa Fe – Fluminense
Referee: Andres Cunha (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Barreiro (URU)
Assistant Referee 2: Horacio Ferreiro (URU)
Fourth Official: Gustavo Tejera (URU)
Referee Assessor: Hector Baldassi (ARG)
Video Assessor: Gustavo Rossi (ARG)

Independiente – La Guaira
Referee: Jose Burgos (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Taran (URU)
Assistant Referee 2: Martin Soppi (URU)
Fourth Official: Christian Ferreyra (URU)
Referee Assessor: Ricardo Casas (ARG)
Video Assessor: Carlos Pastorino (URU)

Metropolitanos – Barcelona
Referee: Rodolpho Toski (BRA)
Assistant Referee 1: Marcelo Van Gasse (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Kleber Gil (BRA)
Fourth Official: Edina Alves (BRA)
Referee Assessor: Candelario Andarcia (VEN)
Video Assessor: Freddy Arellanos (PER)

Lanus – Montevideo Wanderers
Referee: Flavio Souza (BRA)
Assistant Referee 1: Rafael Alves (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Alessandro Rocha (BRA)
Fourth Official: Savio Sampaio (BRA)
Referee Assessor: Sergio Viola (ARG)
Video Assessor: Miguel Nievas (URU)

Sao Paulo – Jorge Wilstermann
Referee: Angel Arteaga (VEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Tulio Moreno (VEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Antoni Garcia (VEN)
Fourth Official: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN)
Referee Assessor: Roberto Perassi (BRA)
Video Assessor: Roberto Silvera (URU)

EPL AR Beswick accidentally injured by Laporte

Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte accidentally injured assistant referee Gary Beswick in the first half of their Premier League fixture at the London Stadium on Sunday. The Spain centre-back trod on the foot of the official and left him needing medical treatment, though thankfully he was able to soldier on. The amusing incident came early in the first half.
As the ball came over to the near side touchline, Laporte was one of a group of players battling to keep it in play and gain possession. In the end, it bounced away with the Hammers and Laporte began to chase back and re-join his defence. As he did so, while looking in the opposite direction towards the ball, he inadvertently studded Beswick, who stumbled to the ground as a result. At the next break in play, he dropped his flag and went down again. He then received treatment from the West Ham medical team.
While this happened, he received little sympathy from those around him. Referee Anthony Taylor was seen chuckling about the situation. West Ham manager David Moyes jokingly accused him of diving. And the home fans chanted: “Are you Grealish in disguise?” In the end he only caused a brief stoppage though, returning to his feet to get the game back up and running. Laporte ran over to him, shook his hand and gave him a small embrace as an apology.

Source: talkSport

UEFA U-17 Euro 2022

Israel, 16 May - 1 June 2022

Referees
1. Henrik Nalbandyan (ARM)
2. Christian Ciochirca (AUT, photo)
3. Dario Bel (CRO)
4. Willy Delajod (FRA)
5. Helgi Jonasson (ISL)
6. Igor Stojčevski (MKD)
7. Andrei Chivulete (ROU)
8. Thomas Owen (WAL)

Assistant Referees
1. Khachatur Hovhannisyan (ARM)
2. Maximilian Weiss (AUT)
3. Miroslav Maksimov (BUL)
4. Luka Pušić (CRO)
5. Matěj Vlček (CZE)
6. Sander Saga (EST)
7. Erwan Finjean (FRA)
8. Gylfi Sigurdsson (ISL)
9. Daniel Vasilevski (MKD)
10. Isaak Bashevkin (NOR)
11. Alexandru Cerei (ROU)
12. Jonathan Bryant (WAL)

Fourth Officials
1. Juxhin Xhaja (ALB)
2. Jasmin Sabotic (LUX)
3. David Fuxman (ISR)
4. Snir Levi (ISR)

Referee Observers
1. Carlos Velasco Carballo (ESP)
2. Haim Jakov (ISR)
3. Matteo Trefoloni (ITA)
4. Rune Pedersen (NOR)
5. Darko Čeferin (SVN)

Florencia Romano: ball, whistle and movie

Currently, women's football has gained greater visibility and the presence of women in this sport is beyond discussion. The achievements have been very extensive and although there are still several things to review toward achieving the long-awaited equality, what is important is the change in mentality. 25 years ago, the same could not be said. It was unthinkable and Florencia Romano can attest it. She was a pioneer in the battle, back in the mid-'90s, when she had a confrontation with powerful Julio Grondona and planted the flag of change in Argentine football by being the first woman who refereed a men’s professional football match.
Romano was born in Tucuman 51 years ago and her adolescence began by kicking a ball. In her early youth, she participated in a local league with a false document, which said that her name was Roque. With short hair and discreet speech, it lasted for some time. When she could no longer hide it, she decided that her relationship with football would continue through refereeing and she enrolled in a course offered by the local league. She finished her studies with one of the best marks and when she wanted to start refereeing, the president of the Tucuman College of Referees told her that it was impossible. She moved to Buenos Aires and went directly to the Sports Referees Union of the Argentine Republic (SADRA). Her results again did not go unnoticed, but the impediments continued: AFA asked her for more training and made her repeat a course that she had already taken in Tucuman. Romano completed everything to the letter, but her incorporation onto the list of AFA referees did not arrive and then she said enough is enough. The dispute began. She first sent a document letter to the AFA headquarters and since she received no response, Romano went on a hunger strike in front of the Argentine federation building. "It is not sensible for a woman to referee among men", was Grondona's first response to the scandal. After the discrimination complaint filed by Romano, the former president of the AFA had to retract before the National Congress and the Human Rights Secretariat. The challenge was won by the woman from Tucuman and she received her referee licence on 4 April 1998. That day was her debut as a referee in a Primera Division match (Victoriano Arenas vs. Muniz) and it marked a milestone for Argentine women in football. She then became an international referee and was called up for the 2003 and 2006 CONMEBOL Women's Championships and the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. “Nowadays there are many more women referees and assistant referees. In this regard, the AFA is not creating now any difficulties nor has it closed any doors, because at the time I was in charge of opening them for all of them. But women's refereeing is not professionalized in Argentina, because we receive a fifth of what men referees receive. We have the same studies at the technical level, the same preparation, but we get less because we are women. In the case of those of us who are or were FIFA referees, there is a basic amount that it is paid as a FIFA referee plus the match fees. What I am saying is that this basic amount would have to be exactly the same for men and for women. Men's First Division matches are not being paid the same as Women's First Division matches. This aspect should be matched”, says Florencia. In addition to football, she carries out other activities: “I am a plastic artist and I write poetry. I have done some collective exhibitions and have published some poems. I also really like playing chess.” Two years ago, she began to study cinema at the Center for Cinematographic Research: "I'm scripting my life to make a movie".

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UEFA Women’s U-17 Euro Final 2022: Schmölzer (SUI)

15 May 2022

Final
Germany – Spain
Referee: Michele Schmölzer (SUI, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Zuzana Špindlerova (CZE)
Assistant Referee 2: Amina Gutschi (AUT)
Fourth Official: Gamze Durmuş (TUR)
Referee Observer: Jenny Palmqvist (SWE)

Match for Third Place
France – Netherlands
Referee: Reka Molnar (HUN)
Assistant Referee 1: Oleksandra Vdovina (UKR)
Assistant Referee 2: Victoria Finlay (NIR)
Fourth Official: Teresa Oliveira (POR)
Referee Observer: Dagmar Damkova (CZE)