Match evaluation data were collected (Prozone, UK) from 12 soccer referees on 152 English Premier League matches throughout the 2008/09 soccer season. The referees were nearer to the ball (effect size 0.52) during the opening phase the second half. The referees' average distances (in meters) in the chunk and fouls were calculated. No substantial differences were observed in duration (16:42 2:35 vs