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Ishmael Barbara Officiates UEFA Conference League Clash Between SC Braga And FK Austria Wien

Ishmael Barbara Officiates UEFA Conference League Clash Between SC Braga And FK Austria Wien
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It was a milestone moment for local referee Ishmael Barbara, who officiated the UEFA Conference League play-off first-leg clash on Thursday between Portugal’s SC Braga and Austria’s FK Austria Wien.

The encounter took place yesterday at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, Portugal, at 21:00hrs CEST. Braga secured a 2–0 victory in this match officiated by the Maltese referee,

VAR was used during the match, with Jonas Hansen (DEN) and Michael Tykgaard (DEN) serving as Video Assistant Referee and Assistant Video Assistant Referee, respectively.

This represented a prestigious appointment for the Maltese official, with two top European clubs facing off against each other, further reflecting the trust that UEFA has in Maltese refereeing.

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