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21. REFEREEING
2022 Concacaf W Championship – Regulations
Top Scorer:
Will be awarded to the player who scored the most goals throughout the Championship. If two or more players score the same number of goals, the number of assists (as determined by Concacaf) shall be decisive. If two or more players are still equal after taking into account the number of assists, the total minutes played in both competitions will be taken into account, with the player playing fewer minutes ranked first.
Best Player:
Will be awarded to the best player throughout the Championship.
Best Goalkeeper:
Will be awarded to the best goalkeeper throughout the Championship on the basis of a ranking complied by Concacaf.
Young Player Award:
The young player award will be presented to the player with the biggest impact at the 2022 Concacaf W Championship, as determined by Concacaf.
20.6. There are no official awards other than those listed above, unless otherwise decided by the Concacaf.
21. REFEREEING
21.1. The referees, assistant referees and fourth officials (hereinafter referred to collectively as Match Officials) for The Competition shall be appointed for each match by the Concacaf Referee Committee and shall be neutral. The decisions of the Concacaf Referee Committee are final and not subject to appeal.
21.2. The Match Officials shall receive their official refereeing kit and equipment from Concacaf. They shall wear and use only this kit and equipment on match days.
21.3. Match Officials shall be given the opportunity to use training facilities.
21.4. If the referee is prevented from carrying out his/her duties, such referee shall be replaced by the fourth official. If one of the assistant referees is prevented from carrying out his/her duties, such assistant referee shall be replaced by the fourth official or by the reserve assistant referee (when appointed).
21.5. After each match, the referee shall complete and sign the official match report form. He/she shall hand it over to the Venue Coordinator at the stadium/venue immediately after the match. On the report form, the referee shall note all occurrences, such as misconduct of players leading to caution or expulsion, unsporting behavior by supporters and/or by officials or any other person acting on behalf of an Association at the match and any other incident happening before, during and after the match in as much detail as possible.