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Gulf 27 Referees Named for Crucial Matches
27 Sep
Summary
- Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh will officiate Yemen vs. Qatar.
- Kuwaiti referee Abdullah Jamali assigned to Bahrain vs. UAE.
- Referees underwent intensive VAR and fitness training in Jeddah.
The Gulf Football Federation's referees committee has revealed the officiating teams for Sunday's crucial Group B matches in the Gulf 27 tournament, hosted in Jeddah. Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh will take charge of the Yemen versus Qatar game. He will be assisted by fellow Jordanian officials, with a Saudi referee overseeing VAR.
The second match on day four, featuring Bahrain against the UAE, will be officiated by Kuwaiti referee Abdullah Jamali. His officiating team will also be from Kuwait, supported by a Saudi VAR official. The tournament aims to foster knowledge exchange through diverse international officiating.
Referees from various countries, including Morocco, the Netherlands, China, and Portugal, are participating under cooperation agreements. This international presence contributes to the development of refereeing standards and expertise. All officials attended a rigorous preparatory camp in Jeddah before the tournament.
The camp included extensive theoretical and practical training, fitness programs, and specialized VAR sessions. These initiatives were designed to enhance coordination and ensure the highest level of preparedness for managing tournament matches effectively.
