Finnish chief judge and fourth Swedish judge.
Northern Ireland captain Kenny Shils was not happy with the right-hand pick at the European Championship premiere against Norway.
– I think it’s inappropriate, he says according to Norwegian TV2.
Huvuddomaren Lina Lehtovaaras finska medborgarskap ska ha upprört Nordirlands förbundskapten Kenny Shiels.
Already in the player’s tunnel after losing 1-4 against Norway Someone expressed their displeasure UEFA-Representative according to TV2.
UEFA is very determined when it comes to the colors on the match clothing and how we should dress. Schels said they would then appoint a Nordic referee for this match.
We spoke each other’s languages
Lina Letovara was not the only Nordic referee in the match. Tess Olofsson of Sweden served as a fourth judge.
In the post-match press conference, Swedish-Norwegian captain Martin Sjögren had to give his opinion on the election of the referee.
– What do I say about her? I think the judges were good. We spoke each other’s languages. It’s not the referees who decide the match, I want to say, says Sjögren according to TV2.
Shields also got a chance to develop his feelings.
– I think it’s inappropriate. I don’t blame her (Lehtovaara) for the loss, and I don’t think we should talk much about it, says the Northern Ireland captain.
Norway will meet England in their next group match on Monday. On the same day, Northern Ireland will face Austria.
