El-Balad reports that the highly anticipated semi-final match between Canada and Finland at the Olympics is set to take place on Friday. This matchup is drawing considerable attention, particularly due to the officiating team being Canadian, which has raised questions regarding objectivity.
Canadians Officiating the Lions vs. Canada Match
The main referees for the upcoming game are Eric Furlatt and Dan O’Rourke, both known figures from the NHL. Furlatt hails from Quebec, while O’Rourke is from Alberta. Their Canadian background has led to speculation about the potential for bias.
Officiating Team
- Referees: Eric Furlatt (Quebec), Dan O’Rourke (Alberta)
- Linesmen: Albert Ankerstjerne (Denmark), Ryan Daisy (USA)
As the game approaches, fans and analysts are weighing in on the implications of having Canadian referees for a match involving their national team. The contest is set to kick off at 17:40 local Finnish time.
