Joachim Low, the coach of Germany, took a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s book of football management when he appealed for Marco Rodriguez to referee strongly and 'clamp down on things' in the World Cup semi-final with Brazil. Low claimed that the refereeing standards in European football are better in a clear attempt to influence the Mexican referee. Rodriguez is another referee who was known as a strict disciplinarian before this competition, but he has opted for a liberal approach at the finals. VIDEO Scroll down for Brazil will raise their game - Loew Poor: Germany coach Joachim Low believes the level of officiating at the World Cup has been sub-standard
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Mexican Marco Rodriguez will take charge of Tuesday's semi-final
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German boss Low has called on him to 'clamp down' on any over-zealous challenges
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Rodriguez is the referee who missed Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini
@placeholder will know he cannot win as Low’s statement makes it clear that Germany want a change in approach whilst Brazil are benefiting from the leniency afforded them through the tournament so far.