For most of our Quarterfinal match, Brazil was in full control of the ball and the play over rival Norway. After the first goal was scored on a rocket from Daniela at about 30 yards, you could see the Norwegians lose confidence. That was until the 81st minute when the Brazilian GK (the reserve GK) took down a Norwegian player near the touchline and Norway scored from the resulting Penalty Kick (By the way, any ideas why that was not a red card for DOGSO??). From then we had another 13 minutes of strong play.
Overall, the teams came to play and we as a referee team were able to control the game with voice and whistles rather than cards. I am really proud of my crew and honored to have worked this Olympics with Veronica & Marlene.
I am hoping you are following along with the USA WNT and saw that after 4 hours they too prevailed, in this case over Canada. That being said the USA women’s referee crew will more than likely not be eligible for a semi-final. As a good AR knows, we’ll just have to wait and see for the future.
I am hoping you are following along with the USA WNT and saw that after 4 hours they too prevailed, in this case over Canada. That being said the USA women’s referee crew will more than likely not be eligible for a semi-final. As a good AR knows, we’ll just have to wait and see for the future.
Thank you everyone for all your support. It truly means a lot to us. Best from Beijing –
Kari
Kari
7 comments:
Kari and crew,
Way to go - proud of you all... and very happy you did not send-off btw.
Hug x 2 now - owe you when we cross paths again.
Best always,
Frank Rago
Congrats on the accomplishments everyone. I see Marlene posted a comment about physical training. Can you guys secure a few of the training session programs to share back with us in the states?
I have been "tweaking" my routine for years it seems and it might be interesting to use more [referee] specific exercises.
Have fun,
Stefan McHardy
Florida
Your teams' blogs have been great. The games are on-line at NBC.com and can be rewound. You and your team are doing the US proud. Great commentary. You've added a new dynamic to the fans of the olympics. Stay safe.
Kari, Veronica and Marlene,
Good Work by the entire crew. I hope the USA team goes through to the final, but if not, I hope you guys get to referee the final. Take Care and enjoy your time
Joe Caroccio-Florida
Well, my specialty is American Football, but after a little research into the "Laws of the Game" I have an idea why it wasn't DOGSO:
The Norwegian player was not advancing to Brazil's goal, merely advancing towards the touch line attempting to avoid the keeper. Also, the attempt to avoid the keeper may not have been successful and the ball may have crossed the touch line regardless.
Law 12 (including interpretations)
Correct?
Chris Wulff - Virginia
As usual these Olympics leave me a very mixed set of feelings.
Un this case happy the uSA women's team goes thru to the final. At the same time sadness that the best
official team in the entire woemn's competition if not the world does not.
R. Marfil-san Jose CA
Kari & team,
Awesome job! Can't even imagine the intensity and energy on the field during this game!
Nancy D.
SF
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