Uzbekistan referees to officiate the match between Japanese and Korean clubs

Uzbek football referees have consistently demonstrated their extensive experience and expertise on the international stage. Zamin.uz reported this.

Today, they have been entrusted with the important task of officiating a key match from the Elite Stage of the AFC Champions League. This contest will feature an intriguing clash between clubs from Japan and South Korea, drawing the attention of both media and fans to our compatriots officiating this game.

Rustam Lutfullin will serve as the main referee for the match between Japan's Machida team and South Korea's Kanwon club. Experienced officials Andrey Sapenko and Timur Gaynullin will assist him on the field in maintaining fairness.

To ensure accurate analysis of controversial situations and further strengthen justice, Asker Najafaliyev will work within the VAR system. Alisher Usmonov will accompany him in the AVAR role, ensuring all technical aspects are correctly executed.

The team of Uzbek referees has been consistently highly rated by the Asian Football Confederation in recent years. Their regular appointment to such responsible and high-profile international matches is clear evidence of the development and achievements in the field of football refereeing in our country.

We hope that today, our compatriots will showcase their high-level skills and contribute to further enhancing the reputation of Uzbek football. Source: one.uz