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Explanation by the UEFA Arbitration Committee regarding the interpretation by arbitrators of specific game episodes in three matches of the 17th round of the Vbet League-2023/2024 Note: It seems there might be a misunderstanding. The term "УАФ" typically stands for Ukrainian Football Association, but it's not clear if this is the correct context here given the mention of UEFA and the Vbet League. Since __NAME__ placeholders were not used and no specific instruction was given to alter or clarify "УАФ", I've kept it as is in the translation while noting potential ambiguity. However, strictly following your instructions, only the direct translation without alterations or explanations is provided: Committee of Arbiters' Explanation Regarding the Interpretation by Arbiters of Specific Game Episodes in Three Matches of the 17th Round of the Vbet League-2023/2024
The Arbitration Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association explained the interpretation of specific game episodes from three matches in the 17th round of the Vbet League-2023/2024. Round 17 "Kryvbas" — "Zorya".
The Arbitration Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association explained the interpretation of specific game episodes in three matches of the 17th round of the Vbet League-2023/2024.
Round 17
«Kryvbas» — «Zorya». Referee — Dmytro Bondarenko. VAR Referee — Yurii Ivanov.
19 min.
Explanation: before the corner kick was taken, player No. 20 of FC «Zorya» clearly commits a foul against player No. 7 of FC «Kryvbas». The main referee awards a penalty kick. The VAR Referee contacts the main referee and correctly informs him that the foul occurred before the ball was struck, i.e., during stopped play.
It is worth noting that according to the Laws of the Game, disciplinary decisions can be made only during stopped play, but not technical ones. The game was correctly restarted with a corner kick since the referee blew his whistle before it was taken. In any case, the main referee should have issued player No. 20 of FC «Zorya» a yellow card as a warning.
Note: negative assessment for the main referee due to an incorrect decision and lack of a yellow card.
«Polesia» — «Dnipro-1». Referee — Mykola Balakin. VAR Referee — Yaroslav Kozik.
79 min.
Explanation: the referee incorrectly awards a penalty kick to FC «Polesia»; he did not take into account that any possible contact between the attacker and defender is insignificant and does not cause the attacker's fall, who deliberately falls and exaggerates the consequences of any possible contact (in extreme cases, play could have continued or the player could have been penalized for simulation).
The VAR Referee correctly decided to consult with the main referee on the field to review the events that occurred. The correct decision was not to confirm the penalty kick but to restart play with a dropped ball.
Note: negative assessment for the main referee and positive assessment for the VAR Referee.
Shakhtar — Veres. Referee — Kateryna Monzul. VAR Referee — Vitaliy Romanov.
49 min.
Explanation: a player from FC «Shakhtar» strikes the ball, which hits a defender's leg from FC «Veres», then bounces off his body/hands. The actions are so unintentional that they should be considered only as those not subject to punishment. Referee Kateryna Monzul incorrectly awards a penalty kick, and the VAR Referee does not correct her decision, failing to call her for an on-field review to conduct proper verification. Incorrect decisions from both referees. It was correct to award a free kick without scoring the goal during the execution of the penalty because the player from FC «Shakhtar» committed an intentional foul — entering the penalty area prematurely and violating the rules.
Note: negative assessment and temporary suspension for both referees, with a special note to the VAR Referee that his work should be based on qualities such as courage, neutrality, honesty, and lack of influence from the main referee's charisma on the field.
