Rizzoli

Critical situations

10'' Correct disallowed goul for Argentina (offside). ++ 17'' Kramer is clattered and flattened by two Argentinian players in the box. It looked not to be deliberate on the surface, but good grief after the replay I have more than doubts about that. Hard to detect. 30'' Bad foul by Howedes with studs up. Mere yellow, lucky to remain on the pitch. 57'' The Neuer scene: He jumps and fists the ball away colliding into Higuain on the edge of the box. A very difficult call, but I think a pen and a yellow for Neuer would have been appropriate. Rizzoli gives freekick Germany - a blatant mistake. Extra time: Two borderline challenges by two already booked Argentinian players - spared by pure tactical reasons by the official. Not really courageous by Rizzoli.

Communication

Positive: Good communication, clear signs, accessible by players and patient to protests. Negative: Too lenient for a physical match like this, seemed to avoid controversial decisions.