Griffiths-Jones to be part of Westfield FFA Cup Final
Football NSW Referees Manager Kris Griffiths-Jones has been selected to be one of the six match officials for the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup Final to be held in Adelaide on Tuesday 16th of December between Adelaide United v Perth Glory.
Griffiths-Jones will join referee Chris Beath, George Lakrindis, Anton Shchetinin, Jonathan Barreiro and Shaun Evans.
Having refereed his first AFC Champions League match earlier this year, Beath is excited about referring the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup Final but at the same time is not getting carried away by the responsibility bestowed to him.
“I think the focus is always on the next game you are assigned to, so we don’t ever think too far ahead to the prospect of getting finals appointments, but in saying that we’re just like players and it’s always a goal to referee at the highest level possible,” Beath said.
“Every appointment is important but of course there is something special about being part of the first Westfield FFA Cup Final and it is very humbling to be able to officiate it.
“It is definitely one of the most special appointments I’ve been given so I’m really looking forward to being a part of what will be a special occasion on Tuesday night.”
FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson said the appointments are just reward for the officials who have been selected.
“I’d like to congratulate Chris Beath and the other five match officials on their selection for the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup Final,” Wilson said.
“This appointment recognises their consistently strong performances during both the Westfield FFA Cup and the Hyundai A-League this season.
“These referees will go into history as part of what will become an iconic match in Australia’s football calendar.”
The Westfield FFA Cup Final is officially a sell out and will be shown LIVE and exclusive on FOX SPORTS 505 with coverage from 7pm AEDT.
Westfield FFA Cup Final 2014
Adelaide United v Perth Glory
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Coopers Stadium, Hindmarsh
Kick-Off: 7.00pm local (7.30pm AEDT)
Referee: Chris Beath
Assistant Referee 1: George Lakrindis
Assistant Referee 2: Anton Shchetinin
Fourth Official: Jonathan Barreiro
AAR 1: Kris Griffiths-Jones
AAR 2: Shaun Evans
