Ling refereed both the first round match involving Sweden, the quarter-final involving Italy and was then selected for the final between Sweden and Yugoslavia. The final itself turned on two penalty decisions early in the second half (both which were denied to the Yugoslavians) and which affected their temperament.
Ling reviewed both the first round match against Sweden and the quarter-final involving Italy, and was later selected for the final between Sweden and Yugoslavia. The final hinged on two penalty decisions in the second half (both of which were denied to the Yugoslavians) and affected their emotional state.