REFEREES MAKE ASIAN CUP SHORTLIST

Six of Australia’s match officials have been shortlisted for the Asian Cup which will be held from the 7th to the 29th July 2007.The tournament to be held in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam is the first for those involved with Football Australia.

Six of Australia-s match officials have been shortlisted for the Asian Cup which will be held from the 7th to the 29th July 2007.The tournament to be held in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam is the first for those involved with Football Australia.

Referees Mark Shield, Matthew Breeze and Ben Williams as well as assistants Ben Wilson, Matthew Cream and Jim Ouliaris will be rigously tested by AFC to become the Australian team .

Like the Qantas Socceroos Australian match officials are highly regarded in Asia and could be well placed to take the final if the Australian team does not qualify.