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Introduction of the referees in charge of the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023 match between SAMURAI BLUE and Uruguay National Team
24 March 2023

The referees in charge of the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023 SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Uruguay National Team, to be held at Japan National Stadium on Friday 24 March, shared their enthusiasm for the match.
Referees in charge
Referee: KO Hyung Jin (Korea Republic)
Assistant referee 1: PARK Sang Jun (Korea Republic)
Assistant referee 2: KOH Ronnie Min Kiat (Singapore)
Fourth official: KIMURA Hiroyuki (Japan)
VAR: BIN JAHARI Muhammad Taqi Aljaafari (Singapore)
AVAR: KIM Jong Hyeok (Korea Republic)
Referee Crew's Comment
KO Hyung Jin, Referee (Korea Republic)
I was also in charge of the Japan-Uruguay match in 2018 and remember it being a great match. Both teams have great technique and I am honoured and looking forward to being involved in this match as a referee.
KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2023
SAMURAI BLUE vs Uruguay National Team
Date: Friday 24 March 2023, 19:30 (subject to change)
Venue: Japan National Stadium, Tokyo
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