Learn · Sentences Describing a Match
The referee made some controversial decisions during the match.
B1Sentence
The referee made some controversial decisions during the match.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Referees should avoid making controversial decisions during matches.
Describing Events
The match was marked by several controversial calls from the referee.
Expressing an Opinion
I thought the referee's decisions were highly controversial.
Reporting News
The referee's controversial decisions sparked outrage among fans.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The referee rendered several decisions during the match that were subject to considerable debate.
Casual
The ref made some really questionable calls in the game.
Simpler English
The referee made some bad calls during the match.
Phrases to learn
controversial decisions
Decisions that are likely to cause public disagreement or argument.
during the match
While the game was in progress.