Even the Number of Referees breaks Records

921 teams and 2325 football matches require referees. As a result even the number of referees breaks records. 240 referees from 16 different countries referee at this year's tournament in Hjørring.

'Each year the wish to come to Dana Cup is bigger than our demand so, normally; we turn down around 30 referees. This year, on the other hand, we have increased the number with about 10; for instance, 6 referees come from Istanbul in Turkey. We have never before had referees from there,' explains Søren Bach, who is in charge of the selection of referees.

'However, this year Martin Braun, who referees in the Danish 2nd division, participates. He lives in Brønderslev, just south of Hjørring; thus, he is also local,' Søren Bach says.

Dana Cup attracts referees from the entire world. This year 240 referees participate.