USA Olympic Referees

Wembley Stadium...  To the football (soccer) enthusiast, this venue is considered hallowed grounds and home for some of the most memorable matches in the sport.  On Sunday, many of us were fortunate enough to attend a group stage match there where Great Britain played host to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The referee trio from Mexico officiated the match with Mark G. serving as the 4th official.

The venue was as magnificent as advertised, both from the field and the stands.  The atmosphere was electric with 85,000 fans in attendance, which certainly added to the overall experience.  The match was quite enjoyable and the referee team performed at optimal levels.  The venue managers have everything well coordinated, down to the flow of spectators leaving the grounds after the match.  Most spectators take mass transit to the stadium, so the "Tube" is the most popular mode for transportation to and from the venue.

Below is the actual cross bar from the 1966 World Cup Final where England and Germany squared off.

In all, quite a great experience.  Tonight we get to go to the stadium again to watch the Great Britain women play against Brazil in the last group stage game.