On Thursday 21 March, the referees in charge of the match between the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) and the Colombia National Team in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2019, conducted a pre-match training session at the match venue, Nissan Stadium, Kanagawa.

Referees in charge of the match

Referee: Peter GREEN (Australia)
Assistant referee 1: Nathan MACDONALD (Australia)
Assistant referee 2: Lance GREENSHIELDS (Australia)
Fourth Official: Kurt AMS (Australia)

The above referees will also be in charge of the SAMURAI BLUE’s KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2019 match against the Bolivia National Team, scheduled on Tuesday 26 at Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hyogo.

Referee's Comment

We are grateful to be invited by the Japan Football Association for this occasion. It is our honour to be in charge of the matches between wonderful teams like, the Japan National Team, the Colombia National Team, and the Bolivia National Team. With it being immediately following the Asian Cup, this will be an important match for the Japan National Team, so we hope to see a fair match filled with excitement from both teams.

SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Colombia National Team
Match Date: Fri. 22 March 2019 Kick-off time 19:20
Match Venue: Nissan Stadium, Kanagawa

Tournament Information

SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Bolivia National Team
Match Date: Tue. 26 March 2019 Kick-off time 19:30
Match Venue: Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hyogo

Tournament Information