Kavanagh certainly gets some big appointments. But after his performance at the UYL final, I doubt that he is Elite material.
Strange that Brych is used on this round but I suspect that this appointment is linked with the Greek Cup final played on 12/09. Brych is also appointed there.
What happened in the UYF edy??
I think Kavanagh May well be promoted if not Jan then possibly next June. In terms of big derbies, he’s had Liverpool v Everton. Some would argue there is no bigger derby in the PL..
Here are some clips from the final
45' - onside call by AR2
59' - violent conduct by BEN #17?
67' - penalty awarded for tripping
69' - penalty incident (handball)
75' - violent conduct by BEN GK?
80' - penalty incident (holding)
83' - penalty incident (RMA goalkeeper's intervention)
87' - violent conduct by BEN #17?
89' - violent conduct by BEN #17?
90' - violent conduct by RMA #12?
Here’s my view on these incidents. Overall I think Kavanagh has done well with judgement but I think the way he deals with the incidents could be stronger/vocal. Obviously I haven’t seen the entire game so don’t know what it’s been like
Ignoring the offside:
1. Not violent conduct - hardly any contact white player makes the most of it. Free kick maximum
2. Good decision for penalty - trip by white defender
3. Good decision - no handball by defender
4. Not VC by red goalkeeper - shoves him with shoulder into his chest - yellow card correct decision. Maybe a yellow for awful play acting by white 11 who goes down holding his face
5. Not sure about this penalty shout. Can’t tell from that angle if there’s any holding, would need to see other angles
6. No foul by keeper plays ball cleanly
7. Again no VC by red 17. Little contact, white player again overreacts makes most of it.
8. Same as before, don’t even think he touches white player
9. This one I think could have been dealt with better. Free kick for push by white 2 is clear, but he allows them to get too close which causes small fracas. I Think White 2 kicks out but impossible to see clearly unless close up. Should be red card for white 2 for VC.
I should add I can’t believe the awful play acting and overreacting to the fouls here- and these are 17-18-19 yo kids. Teach em young!!
Edited to remove the videos - it will slow down the site badly for those on mobile phones. If anyone needs to look at them they are in Edy's post. bmb x