Ref worry for England, Germany

England and Germany, who face each other in Bloemfontein on Sunday, will have to tread with some caution after it was announced on Friday that the referee who will take charge of the last-16 tie is known for his high red-card rate.

Updated on: Jun 26, 2010, 01:32:47 IST

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England and Germany, who face each other in Bloemfontein on Sunday, will have to tread with some caution after it was announced on Friday that the referee who will take charge of the last-16 tie is known for his high red-card rate.

Jorge Larrionda, of Uruguay, has dismissed a player in an incredible 70% of games he has officiated since making his international debut in 1999.

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