Ferdinand Biwersi
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Ferdinand Biwersi is a former football referee from Germany
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Biwersi was a referee for the German Football Association
between 1965 and 1978. He refereed 121 games in the Fußball-Bundesliga
and 27 games in the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
in this time. One of his last matches was the record Bundesliga victory, Borussia Mönchengladbach 12–0 Borussia Dortmund
. Since there were no ball boy
s in the 1970s, Biwersi had to go and fetch the balls which had been shot past Dortmund's goal.
From 1969 until 1978, Biwersi was also a FIFA
referee. He was in charge of 16 international matches and 26 European Cup games.
Biwersi refereed the match between the Soviet Union and Sudan
during the 1972 Summer Olympics
, was a linesman
at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
and took charge of one game at the World Cup
four years later in Argentina
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Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
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Biwersi was a referee for the German Football Association
German Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
between 1965 and 1978. He refereed 121 games in the Fußball-Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
and 27 games in the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
in this time. One of his last matches was the record Bundesliga victory, Borussia Mönchengladbach 12–0 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Mönchengladbach 12–0 Borussia Dortmund
On 29 April 1978, the final match day of the 1977–78 Fußball-Bundesliga season, Borussia Mönchengladbach played Borussia Dortmund with the possibility of becoming Bundesliga champions. Knowing that if 1. FC Köln won their game away to FC St. Pauli, Borussia Mönchengladbach would have to win by a...
. Since there were no ball boy
Ball Boy
Ball Boy is a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano and also the name of the main character. It first appeared in issue 1735, dated 18 October 1975. It features a five-a-side football team that includes:* Ball Boy - the captain of the team, Ball Boy bears resemblances to The Dandy's Owen Goal...
s in the 1970s, Biwersi had to go and fetch the balls which had been shot past Dortmund's goal.
From 1969 until 1978, Biwersi was also a FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
referee. He was in charge of 16 international matches and 26 European Cup games.
Biwersi refereed the match between the Soviet Union and Sudan
Sudan national football team
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in association football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Sudan's home ground is Al Merreikh Stadium in Omdurman and their head coach is Mohammed Abdullah Mazda...
during the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
, was a linesman
Assistant referee (association football)
In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee...
at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
and took charge of one game at the World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
four years later in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
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External links
- Biwersi biography at worldreferee.com