The first man of the judicial organization, Bertrand Layec, published an analysis of the situation from the 5th round of the SuperSport of the Croatian Football League, it was reported on the official website.
Situation no. 1: Vukovar – Slaven Belupo (67 minutes); penalty kick (playing hand)
During the attack on the left side of the visiting penalty area, domestic striker no. 28 He directed the ball to the middle of the penalty area. Visiting defender no. 2, who tried to stop the ball with a sliding start, accidentally touched the ball with his right hand, which was in a normal position for a defender who started with a sliding start. The referee allowed the continuation of the game, which Var supported.
According to our technical guidelines, the judge decisions was correct. The arm was in a natural position when peeking without additional and unnatural hands towards the ball.
Situation no. 2: Vukovar – Slaven Belupo (86 minutes); a rough game
At the moment when the domestic striker no. 9 tried to restore control over the ball by a rival player no. 24 He started on him with a sliding start of excessive force, speed and intensity. The referee did not hesitate and consistently applied our technical guidelines for player safety and showed him a direct red card.
Based on the criteria: intensity, speed, force and blow, the referee turned the player correctly.
Situation no. 3: Varaždin – Dinamo (56 minutes); hinterland and offense in the attack
After a direct free kick was performed by Dinamo striker no. 26 scored a hit, however, taking into account the position of the attacker, the auxiliary referee believed that the attacker who scored the goal was in a punishable hinterland. As in any situation where a hit is scored, VAR analyzes two things:
“Is it a punishable hinterland
– Did the attack team make an offense before the goal
Regarding communication in the Var Judge (VOR) room, Var found that there was no hinterland at the time of the goal, but Var could not check the phase of the attacking estate (App – potential offense) due to the loss of electricity.
In accordance with the recording from the Var Judge (VOR) room, we believe that Var the judge was wrong and was supposed to change the decision of the auxiliary judge and the acknowledgment of the away team.
Situation no. 4: Varaždin – Dinamo (90 minutes); penalty kick (playing hand)
When hitting the door of the visiting striker, the homemade defender reached out and turned the ball. The referee, who was correctly positioned and at a good angle of view, awarded a penalty kick and reprimanded the defense player (second yellow card) for an obvious offense of playing by hand.
Awarding a penalty kick and the exclusion of a defensive player was the right decision of the referee.
Situation no. 5: Hajduk – Rijeka (59 minutes); reckless start
When fighting for the ball between the home player no. 4 and guest defender no. 6 The ball was first touched by the defender. Unfortunately, the defender hit the rival player’s leg strongly.
The referee did not properly evaluate the intensity of the contact and thought the defender played the ball and accidentally hit the attacker.
According to our technical considerations, we believe that this Start should have been rated as reckless due to trashing on the foot of the rival, and the judge had to warn the player.
See the controversial situations here.
Key Refereeing Decisions: SuperSport HNL Round 5 Analysis
To further clarify the key decisions from the 5th round of the Croatian Football League, here’s a summarized table:
| Situation | Match | Minute | Incident | Referee’s Call | Analysis and Outcome |
|—|—|—|—|—|—|
| 1 | Vukovar – Slaven Belupo | 67′ | Penalty Appeal (Hand Ball) | Play On | Correct. Defender’s hand in natural position. |
| 2 | Vukovar – Slaven Belupo | 86′ | Serious Foul Play | Red Card | Correct. Excessive force and intensity. |
| 3 | Varaždin – Dinamo | 56′ | Offside/Attacking Offense | Goal Disallowed Initially, Then Decision Should Have Been Reversed | VAR error. Absence of offside, but VAR couldn’t check potential foul due to electricity. |
| 4 | Varaždin – Dinamo | 90′ | Penalty Awarded (Hand Ball) | Penalty Awarded and Yellow Carded | Correct. Defender handled the ball deliberately. |
| 5 | Hajduk – Rijeka | 59′ | Reckless Challenge | Play On | Incorrect. Should have been deemed reckless start and a warning.|
Note: the decisions above are based on the analysis by Bertrand Layec, as reported by the official website.
FAQ: SuperSport HNL Refereeing Decisions
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the refereeing decisions in the SuperSport HNL, providing clarity and insights for fans:
Q: What is VAR (Video Assistant Referee) and how does it affect the game?
A: VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is a system used in football to review decisions made by the on-field referee. It aims to correct clear and obvious errors in crucial situations such as goals,penalty decisions,red cards,and mistaken identity. VAR enhances fairness but can sometimes lead to delays and controversies.
Q: What constitutes a “handball” in modern football?
A: A handball is when a player intentionally touches the ball wiht their hand or arm. The rules also consider a handball if the hand/arm is in an unnatural position, making the body bigger and stopping a shot or pass. The evaluation frequently enough lies in the referee’s judgement of intent and position.
Q: In what circumstances can a red card be issued?
A: A red card is shown to a player for serious offenses. This includes violent conduct, serious foul play (dangerous tackles), spitting at an opponent or any other person, denying a goal-scoring chance (DOGSO), or a second yellow card.
Q: What is considered “reckless” play?
A: As the analysis highlighted reckless start is a point of debate in the analysis. Reckless play is when a player makes a challenge which endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force. This includes tackles that target the player rather of the ball.
Q: How are offside decisions made, and why are they sometimes controversial?
A: An offside offense occurs when a player is in an offside position (beyond the second-to-last defender) when the ball is played to them, and they are involved in active play by interfering with an opponent, gaining an advantage, or touching the ball. offside decisions can be contentious due to the accuracy required in determining both the player’s position and the moment the ball is played. VAR is used to review these decisions, but the interpretations of some rules can be complex.
Q: What are the responsibilities of the auxiliary referee?
A: The auxiliary referee, or assistant referee, is an official assisting the referee on the field of play. Their primary responsibilities involve judging offside, determining when the ball has left the field of play, and assisting with fouls and other infringements near their line of sight.
