ACL: Jumpei Lida Chosen to Referee Zob Ahan v Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese referee Jumpei Iida has been chosen to officiate Iranian Zob Ahan and Esteghlal match in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg.
Zob Ahan will host Esteghlal on Tuesday in Isfahan’s Fooladshahr Stadium.
Jumpei Iida has officiated matches in numerous international tournaments including EAFF Championship and AFC Cup.
Locally he has officiated regularly in the J. League. In 2012, he officiated in the English FA Cup and Professional Development League.
He broke the world record for the fastest red card decision in a professional league match on 15 April 2009, when he sent off Tokyo Verdy midfielder Tomo Sugawara 9 seconds into the match between Tokyo Verdy and Sagan Tosu.
Iida also officiated the historic 2013-14 pre-season friendly between Melbourne Victory and Liverpool in front of over 95 thousand spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, finishing in a 2-0 win to Liverpool.
