Aussie refs shine on international stage

Australian match officials continue to receive international recognition with two of Australia’s top referees appointed to important international fixtures over the comiong week across Asia.

Australian match officials continue to receive international recognition with two of Australia-s top referees appointed to important international fixtures over the coming week across Asia.

Peter Green, who has just returned from an AFC Champions League play-off in Korea Republic on the weekend, has been appointed to the United Arab Emirates v Lebanon FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi on February 29. He will be assisted by Hakan Anaz from Victoria and Matthew Cream from South Australia.

Meanwhile, Chris Beath will travel to Osaka this weekend to officiate in the prestigious Kirin Cup and the match between hosts Japan and Iceland. He will be assisted by Nathan McDonald, who will be making his international debut, and Dennis Silk, with the trio all hailing from Brisbane.