TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese referee Yusuke Araki has been appointed to officiate the match between Esteghlal and Al Shorta within the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25.
– Sports news –
The 38-year-old referee will likely be assisted by his compatriots Jun Mihara and Kota Watanabe.
The fourth official will likely be Ryo Tanimoto.
The match will likely be held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Monday.
Esteghlal sits in eighth – the ultimate qualifying spot – and victories in its remaining two matches will take the crew by.