"Volker, what do you think of this decision?"

The League Cup final, even if it is not as good as the Champions League final, but every move involves the attention of European football. In the first half, Valencia scored the first goal of the game thanks to a penalty created by Mista at the end of the first half, which was finally taken by Mista himself.

However, there was some controversy about Jack's last-minute decision.

At the end of the first half, Valencia's players complained to Jack. Even Valencia head coach Rafael Benitez spoke to Jack and thought he should give Barthez a red card.

In the short distance of a few tens of meters from the pitch to the sidelines, Jack kept having Valencia players negotiate with Jack. It took Jack more than five minutes to enter the referee's lounge. And it was only when his assistant referee came to help clear the siege that he was able to leave the court smoothly.

At halftime, those football celebrities and the senior management of the Football Association all came out to rest.

Villar did not come out with UEFA boss Johansson, but instead came out for coffee with some of the top officials of UEFA's refereeing committee. Today's game was attended by a number of senior members of UEFA's refereeing committee. Having coffee with him face-to-face was the real powerhouse of the UEFA referee committee, Volker. Roth. In terms of the referee committee, in addition to the chief referee Villar, it belongs to Velker. Roth, the most powerful.

Volker. Roth held the coffee in his hand and said slowly, "I don't think it's a big problem. And judging from the overall game, his decision was suitable. ”

No too high praise and no accusations.

What Volker says is suitable.

That's true. In the midst of important competitions. The referee is more than just a simple referee. Putting you as a referee isn't just for you to make a mechanical decision. It is also necessary to ensure the smooth flow of the game. If the balance between the two sides is upset too early, it is very detrimental to the game. Of course, the red cards that must be given cannot be withheld. This is also a test of the judge's decisiveness.

But something ambiguous, something that the referee can control, the referee should be stingy with the red card. Because a red card can change a game.

"There could be some controversy after the game."

Although Villar is the president of the Spanish Football Federation, when it comes to his position, it is not just the results of a Spanish club that he looks at. And Valencia is not qualified to represent Spanish football, which will always be represented by Real Madrid and Barcelona. It will always be Real Madrid and Barcelona that will bring glory to Spanish football. Therefore, although Villar also wants Valencia to win, he does not want the referee he chooses to mess up a final.

"Angel, although the decision may have been a little bit controversial after the game. But if a red card is issued. Then the controversy is even greater. ”

Volker. Roth shook his head.

Not giving a red card to a player may give the impression that the referee is a little soft. But as long as the result is perfect, then maybe there will be media after the game to praise Jack's law enforcement for his humanity. A referee controls the rhythm of the game and ensures the integrity of the game, which is also a very important ability. It's not that you get a red card at every turn, it's a great referee.

Once Jack sends Barthez off, the suspense of the game is over completely. When the time comes, there will be criticism that Jack does not know how to control the game.

Then maybe the post-match controversy will be even greater. There will be more criticism of Jack. The French side, in particular, will definitely not give up. Therefore, under the circumstances, Jack's choice cannot be said to be the most correct. But definitely the best.

"Yes."

Villar nodded.

He gave Jack this opportunity in order to elevate Jack's status in the European refereeing community. Hopefully, in a few years, Jack will be able to support his position in the European judging world. Any chief referee needs the support of top referees. to be able to maintain their authority. Just like the chief referee in English football, he needs the support of England's top referees. Then the chief referee of European football needs the support of the top international referees.

If a chief referee has a bad relationship with those top referees. Or if he doesn't have the support of those top referees, then it's hard for him to do his job.

Now it's Villar who develops young referees like Jack. Wait until Jack and they grow up. It is necessary to repay Villar and help Villar stabilize his position. Don't let anyone else take his place as chief referee. Therefore, Villar is the last thing they want in this game to have any problems.

And Jack, whom they were discussing, was also watching some of the first half's decisions in the referee's lounge.

It's all a must.

Why in many games, the referee behaves completely differently in the first half and the second half? That's because the referee is in midfield and will take a good look at his own performance in the first half.

Some referees will focus on a player in the second half if they are deceived by a player in the first half. Or if you make a mistake against a certain team, then the second half will take care of them.

It's all normal, it's very common in games.

Jack didn't watch the game at midfield because of that. The main thing is that Jack wants to see the foul action of both sides to see if he has made a mistake. See if there are any players who have some small movements behind their backs and don't notice it themselves.

"Jack, what did you think about that in the first half?"

Mike. Riley only mentioned it vaguely, but Jack knew that Mike. What Riley was talking about. So while watching some replays from the first half, he replied, "Nothing. That goal was not a chance to score in the first place, and the red and yellow cards were all up to the referee. After all, this is a UEFA Cup final, and I can't send one off in the first half and lose the suspense in the first half of the game. Asking for a red card was originally a luxury for Valencia players. ”

A lot of people were talking about Jack's decision, but Jack himself didn't think that much.

At the beginning of the judgment, Jack was a little hesitant to give a red or yellow card. But by the time he decided the penalty, Jack had long forgotten about it. If the judgment is all awarded, don't fix other things, and a referee must not always dwell on the previous judgment. Once a referee recalls a previous decision, that referee will not be able to complete the following match.

And Jack thinks his penalty is still good. Even in an ordinary game, Jack probably won't give a red card if he gives a penalty. After all, that goal wasn't a must-score chance for Mista. The referee is strictly a red card. But just a slight hand is a yellow card.

So Jack didn't care.

"But others don't think so."

"Mike, it's all sentenced. You shouldn't think so much. I don't feel guilty about Valencia either. ”

Jack replied casually to Mike. Riley, but in his heart he was for Mike. Riley wasn't very happy.

No wonder Mike. Riley as an experienced veteran referee. After so many years, he has not been able to become a top referee, and he does have some shortcomings as a referee.

He thinks a lot, he has a strong ability to handle things, and he is also very good at maintaining harmony within the Premier League referees. But as a referee, it's a lot worse. As the fourth referee, he is obliged to correct some of the referee's problems. Especially in the first half, the referee didn't find it, or the referee made a mistake. This is the scope of his work.

However, he can only remind the referee of what he did not see in the first half, rather than influencing the referee.

It's not that the game is over, it's halftime. At this time, no one should affect the referee. Because once the referee was affected at half-time, he thought he had done something wrong in the first half.

Then there will be a problem with the referee's decision in the second half.

As a referee, at half-time, you can review your own decisions in the first half. But it should definitely not be affected by the first-half decision. Even if the decision is wrong in the first half, it should not affect the decision in the second half.

It's a pity Mike. Riley, as an old referee, keeps mentioning this matter, and it is obvious that he is an unqualified fourth referee. But Jack and Mike. Riley has a good relationship, and Jack can't say anything.

But I was already shaking my head in my heart.

Thankfully, Jack was the referee in this game. If Mike. Riley was the referee and Jack believed his whistle would be soft in the second half. Because he couldn't get away with what happened in the first half.

…………

The second half of the game begins. Jack didn't take care of Valencia at all. Jack didn't feel any guilt about Valencia because of what happened in the first half. How to judge or how to judge.

It won't be because of the first half, and it won't be because it's afraid that others will think Jack is finding a balance. Just let people go and let them go. Whatever it should be is anyway. Everything is based on what happens on the field.

"Aimar, Aimar broke through Flamini."

Aimar was a substitute for the game, but Benitez brought Aimar on shortly after the start of the second half. Aimar is an elf. The elves in the forecourt. After dribbling the ball, it was very chic.

This time too.

Aimar dribbled forward and beat Flamini with great skill. This is what Aimar is best at. He played this countless times during Valencia's La Liga triumph.

"Aimar. Pass...... Mista, Mista fell to the ground. Hendani pushes Mista in the back and the referee's whistle blows. ”

Mista receives the ball in the box and Hendani defends behind him. At the moment when Mysta received the ball, Hendani nudged Mista. Mista is a very smart player, of course, and he fell to the ground.

"Toot-"

Jack blew the whistle and pointed to the penalty spot without hesitation.

There's not much to say about this ball. Hendani has movement in his hands, and there is a clear pushing movement. Although Mista's fall was a bit exaggerated, it didn't affect the fact that it was a foul.

In fact, if there is only a physical confrontation, it is difficult to judge a penalty. But there is a big taboo on the football field, and that is the use of hands. No matter what time it is, if you use your hands, then the foul can't run away.

Like this time. Hendani had a push in his hand, so Jack didn't hesitate at all.

"No, it's not."

Hendani yelled at Jack. And Barthez came up and said to Jack: "Jack, you can't find a balance because of what happened in the first half. ”

Jack and Barthez still know each other. After all, when Jack was a referee in the Premier League, Barthez was still Manchester United's main goalkeeper. Jack looked at the angry Barthez and said, "Fabian, Hendani's action is too obvious. ”

Jack made a push motion and continued: "Also, I never thought there was anything wrong with my first-half decision. So there's no balance at all. ”

When the penalty was awarded, Jack had already thought about it, and some people might think so. Because Barthez was not given a red card in the first half, I felt sorry for Valencia, so I found a balance. But Jack didn't care at all.

Because if you are afraid of these and don't dare to award a penalty, it is the biggest problem.

"Jack. Lee, the young referee, is definitely a very decisive referee. Like the performance of the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, everyone still remembers it vividly. Of course, in the original Champions League match, Jack decided that the game was over, and finally decided that Lazio lost 0-3 and so on. can be seen Jack. Referee Li is a very decisive referee who will not drag his feet. ”

"Look at the penalty just now. Without any hesitation, a penalty was awarded. The penalty was the right one. (To be continued......)