Europa Conference League matches assigned UEFA referees Kucuk and Karaoglan from Turkey
Turkish Referees Appointed for UEFA Europa Conference League Matches
The UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round will see two Turkish referees officiating matches on August 7. According to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), Zorbay Kucuk and Atilla Karaoglan have been assigned to different matches.
Zorbay Kucuk will oversee the clash between Norway’s Rosenborg and Sweden’s Hammarby at Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim, Norway. The match is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. (GMT+3). Kucuk's assistant referees for the game are Ceyhun Sesiguzel and Abdullah Bora Ozkara, with Davut Dakul Celik serving as the AVAR.
Meanwhile, Atilla Karaoglan has been appointed to referee the match between Vikingur Reykjavik of Iceland and Brondby of Denmark at Vikingsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik. Kickoff for this encounter is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. (GMT+3). Onur OzuToprak is the VAR for the match, with Ozan Ergun as the fourth official and Erkan Engin as the second VAR. Adnan Deniz Kayatepe is the AVAR for the match.
These appointments underscore the growing influence of Turkish referees in European football, and both Kucuk and Karaoglan have proven their mettle in previous matches. The UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round promises to be an exciting phase, and these appointments add an extra layer of anticipation to the proceedings.
[1] Source: UEFA.com
In the UEFA Europa Conference League, Zorbay Kucuk, a Turkish referee, will officiate the match between Rosenborg (Norway) and Hammarby (Sweden). Kucuk will be assisted by Ceyhun Sesiguzel, Abdullah Bora Ozkara, and Davut Dakul Celik. [2] Atilla Karaoglan, another Turkish referee, will oversee the game between Vikingur Reykjavik (Iceland) and Brondby (Denmark). Onur OzuToprak will serve as the VAR, with Ozan Ergun as the fourth official and Erkan Engin as the second VAR. [3] These appointments highlight the increasing prominence of Turkish referees in European sports, particularly in football, and the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round is a testament to their talent and experience.
