On June - 25 - 2008
Italy First On The Pitch And Last Off At The Euros
You’re probably thinking what is he talking about Italy are out after losing to Spain 2 - 4 on penalties in the last quarter-final, but perhaps you should think again because there is still one representative left for Italy, Roberto Rosetti.
Yes the Italian official is still on at the Euros and referee Rosetti will officiate the final, at the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna.
This is very good for the domestic Italian league, which has suffered attack in recent years for the match fixing scandal of 06, to have their official still operational.
So Rosetti first on the pitch at Euro 2008 with the opening match between Switzerland and Czech Republic, will now be the last off come the finals on Sunday June 29.
Match Officials for Germany vs. Turkey and the first semi-final today are,
Referee: Massimo Busacca (SUI)
Assistant referee 1: Matthias Arnet (SUI)
Assistant referee 2: Stéphane Cuhat (SUI)
Fourth official: Peter Fröjdfeldt (SWE)
Reserve assistant referee: Henrik Andrén (SWE)
UEFA Referee observer: Jaap Uilenberg (NED)
Referee: Massimo Busacca (SUI)
Assistant referee 1: Matthias Arnet (SUI)
Assistant referee 2: Stéphane Cuhat (SUI)
Fourth official: Peter Fröjdfeldt (SWE)
Reserve assistant referee: Henrik Andrén (SWE)
UEFA Referee observer: Jaap Uilenberg (NED)
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