DUSHANBE, 02.03.2017 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The first match of the AFC Cup – 2017 group stage in Group “D” between the champion of Tajikistan — Dushanbe’s FC “Istiqlol” and Vice-champion of Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek’s FC “Dordoy” will be held on March 14 at the Dushanbe Central Republican stadium.

According to the Football Federation of Tajikistan, the main referee of the match has been appointed a 35-year-old FIFA referee Yaqoub Yousuf Qasim Hassan Al Hammadi from the United Arab Emirates. On the lines he will be assisted by his compatriots, FIFA assistant referees — 39-year-old Masoud Hassan Esmaeel Blook Fard and 36-year-old Juma Hamed Nasser Al Mukhaini. Backup referee will be a 33-year-old FIFA referee Hamad Ali Yousef Abdullah Al Ali. Jassim Mohammed of Qatar will inspect the referees. The match commissioner has been appointed Toh Sen Ni from Malaysia.