HISTORIC MOMENT: IVANA MARTINČIĆ AND SANJA ROĐAK KARŠIĆ REFEREE THE WOMEN’S EURO SEMI-FINALS
Croatian football once again makes history on the international scene: the refereeing duo of Ivana Martinčić (head referee) and Sanja Rođak Karšić (first assistant referee) has been nominated to officiate the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro Women 2025!
At the Stade de Genève stadium in Geneva, where England and Italy are playing tonight at 9 p.m., Martinčić and Rođak Karšić represent Croatia at the very top of European football, a testament to their excellence and international reputation.
Details of the judging team for the semi-finals
| ROLE | FULL NAME | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|
| Head referee | Ivana Martinčić | Croatia |
| First assistant referee | Sanja Rođak Karšić | Croatia |
| Second assistant referee | Staša Špur | Slovenia |
| Fourth referee | Désirée Grundbacher | Switzerland |
| Reserve auxiliary | Almira Spahić | Sweden |
| VAR | Dennis Higler | The Netherlands |
This schedule demonstrates UEFA’s great confidence in Croatian referees, and their professionalism is once again in the spotlight for the European public.
Additional recognition for Croatian female judges
Ivana Martinčić’s choice to referee key matches at the highest level is not a surprise – a few months ago, she also refereed the final of the UEFA Champions League, and she regularly officiates at the most prestigious international competitions.
Sanja Rođak Karšić, known for her long career and experience at world shows, also embodies the high European standard of judging.
Meaning for Croatian sport
- Recognition of the quality and reputation of Croatian football refereeing on the European scene.
- Motivation of Younger Judges and Affirmation of Women’s Sports in Croatia.
- Confirmation of expertise and continuous progress through European and international projects.
The semi-final of the Euro for women with the Croatian refereeing duo is a new confirmation that our female referees are at the very top of European football refereeing. Congratulations to Ivana Martinčić and Sanja Rođak Karšić on a great success and a new historical performance on the most significant European stage!
