assistant referee
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Nesbitt, Elfath, Parker and Atkins all worked the final of that World Cup four years ago, Elfath as the fourth official, Nesbitt as the reserve assistant referee and Parker and Atkins as video assistant referees.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the video assistant referee "did a really good job" in disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
But after a seismic video assistant referee review, the goal was ruled out for a Pablo foul on goalkeeper David Raya - a decision West Ham were furious with.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
There was a great hubbub, in the midst of which Mr. Dodsworth consulted with Andrew Dale, who was assistant referee.
From Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall by Goss, John
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