Although Jack knew this, he was still very worried when he was not on the list of judges for the quarter-knockout round. After all, not everything is predictable.

Luckily, Jack's worries didn't last long.

Because soon Jack received a notice from the International Football Referees Committee.

Jack can rest for this round, but he doesn't need to pack up and go home. Because in the semi-finals, there will be a match for Jack to enforce the law. So let Jack rest in peace.

This kind of notice is not for Jack. It's because with fewer and fewer World Cup matches, many referees who don't have the opportunity will receive a notice from the FIFA referee committee telling them to pack up and go home.

A lot of referees understand their situation. Therefore, at about the same time, they don't need to be notified, they have already packed their own bags and waited for the notice.

Jack was very happy to receive the notice from the FIFA referee committee.

I was really able to stay.

Semifinal.

Being able to officiate in the semi-finals, Jack knew it was the final test.

And this is Jack's first time officiating the World Cup semifinals, which is definitely a leap forward in Jack's law enforcement career. The referees who can officiate the knockout rounds of the World Cup in world football are the top referees.

And those who can officiate the semi-finals of the World Cup are the top figures among the top referees.

"Jack, you have to be careful in the game."

"Yes."

Ahead of the semi-finals, Villar specifically found Jack.

Villar pinned all his hopes on Jack this time. It's not that Villar only has Jack, but for now. Jack is the best for himself. And it's the one that helps me the most.

So before the game, Villar found Jack. A few notes were said.

"You know Scolari, the coach."

"Yes."

Jack immediately smiled.

Scolari is a world leader, no one can deny that. After all, Scolari's results are there. He has won all the trophies in South American clubs. Then they won the World Cup in Brazil. After coming to European football, he coached Portugal and won the runner-up in the European Cup, and this time he entered the semi-finals of the World Cup. Such a result is definitely a world master.

But there's one thing about Scolari that a lot of referees don't like. That's Scolari's team, they all like to play smart.

Be willing to do small gestures.

When he coached clubs in South America, he was a team that the referees didn't like very much. Later, he coached the Brazilian team, and the Brazilian players also had a lot of small actions and fake falls that made people angry.

Now he's bringing it to Portugal.

This is what judges hate the most. But the referee couldn't help but face him. Just like the match between the Netherlands and Portugal, red and yellow cards flew all over the sky, setting a World Cup record. In addition to the reason for the referee's poor control, there is also a relationship between the two teams that were originally very aggressive.

The uncrowned king of the Netherlands. Always a representative of beautiful football. But in recent years they have become more and more degenerate, playing more and more conservatively, and moving more and more.

And Portugal goes without saying.

With Scolari becoming Portugal manager, controversy has been around the Portuguese team. Faking falls, small movements, Portuguese football itself is heavily influenced by South American football. This is even more true now.

Some annoying small movements, some disgraceful fake falls, all stimulated the Dutch team.

Then the movements of both sides began to become very large, and the anger also came up. Coupled with the referee's failure to control the game in time, it eventually led to the most serious card battle in the history of the World Cup.

Villar is worried about this.

That's why I told Jack in advance.

"You can rest assured. I'll be in control of the game. Start with the game. I'll focus on this. ”

"That's good."

Villar's heart is not worried about being fake. Jack is indeed a talented referee, and in terms of referee talent, there is no referee in world football who can compare with Jack.

But Jack is young after all, only thirty years old this year. This is the first time that a World Cup semi-final has been enforced. Whether there will be mistakes or not, no one can say. After all, in such a heavyweight match, even those experienced top referees will have problems. There are also those who can't stand the pressure.

Villar was very worried that young Jack would not be able to hold back.

"Don't have too much baggage. Even if the process is not good, you are still young. There will be opportunities in the future. ”

In the end, Villar is afraid of putting too much pressure on Jack. That's why I said it. Just like that, Jack was very moved. Jack didn't quite understand why Villar would be so supportive.

But Jack knew. Villar certainly has a place where there is a need for themselves.

But in the end, it was able to say that, which moved Jack a little.

"You can rest assured. I'm going to end this game perfectly. ”

Since Villar values himself so much and supports himself, Jack also gave Villar an affirmative answer.

"Okay."

Villar nodded.

Villar loved such a confident Jack in front of him. It is this self-confidence in Jack that has made Villar willing to support Jack all along. It allowed Jack to stand out in international football so quickly, and now he is even one of the candidates for the World Cup final.

…………

6 July 2006, Allianz Arena, Munich.

The World Cup semi-finals begin here.

France meets Portugal. This is the second time that Jack has officiated against France in this World Cup. The last time I coached the French team, it was in the eighth-knockout round, the match between the French team and the Spanish team.

The other World Cup semi-final has come to an end, with hosts Germany losing 2-0 to Italy.

After all, it's a semi-final.

Since the start of the game, this game has been very lively and has attracted everyone's attention.

The players on both sides also began to fight non-stop before the game. France defender Gallas reminded his teammates. The opponent is a team that is good at showmanship. "Portuguese players are very fond of fake falls, they always try to influence the referee's decision."

In fact, Gala's words are not to remind his teammates. It's a reminder to the referee of the game. In this way, he told the referee that Portugal is a team that likes to fake falls. Referees should be careful. Don't let their fake fall fool you.

The Portuguese team, on the other hand, immediately counter-attacked.

Say that France is a team that plays dirty. To be able to get to the semi-finals is by defense, by brutal fouls.

The Portuguese team is also reminding the referee to pay attention to the actions of the French team. This kind of verbal war between the two sides is actually to expose each other's characteristics, shortcomings, and habits. Then tell the referee that you should pay attention to these things on the other side.

The two teams really go back and forth.

However, their verbal battles, constantly reminding the referee, did put a lot of pressure on Jack. Because the two teams are not bad. The French team had more cards along the way. The Portuguese team, on the other hand, has been criticized a lot.

Because the Portuguese team had too many small moves and fake falls.

If you can't tell which is a fake fall and which is a foul, it will cause the referee to be criticized and laughed at. This is definitely a high demand for referees.

Therefore, before the game, Jack watched and watched the match between the two teams in this World Cup. The style of the two teams is also well understood. Because only in this way will you not be blind in the game.

"Jack, welcome to this game."

Before the start of the game, Jack shook hands with the captains of both sides as the referee. Zidane saw that Jack was smiling and talking to Jack. But Jack kept his face stiff and didn't show the slightest expression.

After all, this is a World Cup semi-final.

If you talk and laugh with the captain of the side of the game before the game starts. That would be very inappropriate. Because when the Portuguese players see what they will say, what will they think in their hearts.

Any penalty made by Jack, they probably have to consider whether Jack deliberately favors the French team. Just punish something against yourself. They immediately think of other places.

Evidence?

You didn't see that before the game started, Jack and Zidane were so familiar, talking and laughing there. Here's the proof.

Many times evidence is not needed. One or two expressions are proof.

It's something that can easily happen, and it's not that Jack is worried. And this kind of thing has happened before. It will be very embarrassing for the referee. So Jack can't leave any handles behind. So Jack just nodded coldly and didn't speak.

Zidane didn't care about Jack's expression. In the end, he still smiled and walked away. Jack didn't know if Zidane did it on purpose, or if it was meant to be. But no matter what Zidane thinks, it can't change Jack's mind.

Stop the wild moves, stop the fake falls, stop the small movements, Jack has thought about it for this game.

In order to prevent this game from developing towards the match between Portugal and the Netherlands, Jack must be strict in this game. Let both sides have to take care of something to prevent big problems in the game.

Therefore, Jack could not laugh even more.

"Hello."

"Hello."

Figo just said hello to Jack.

The two men didn't make it up, and Jack never officiated Figo's game. Therefore, the two of them simply said hello.

Actually, this is normal.

"Doodoo-"

"Hello audience friends. This is the Allianz Arena in Munich, where the World Cup semi-finals are coming up. The match was played between France and Portugal. The winning team will advance to the final and face Italy for the World Cup title. ”

"The French team has been getting better and better since they entered the knockout rounds, knocking out Spain and Brazil in succession. The Portuguese team is also in good shape, Portugal also eliminated the Netherlands and England two strong teams in succession and entered the semi-finals. Hopefully, both of them can give everyone a good game. ”

"The referee of this match is the youngest referee in this World Cup. Referee Lee. It seems that FIFA takes him very seriously, and he can officiate such a heavyweight game at such an age. Hopefully he won't be nervous. (To be continued......)