Kapanlagi.com - The long-awaited match between the Indonesian National Team and Japan in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for the Asian zone will soon be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on November 15, 2024. This historic moment will be officiated by the Iranian referee, Bonyadifard Mooud, who is widely recognized on the international stage.
The appointment of Mooud as the referee for this match was announced by PSSI Secretary General, Yunus Nusi. In his statement, Yunus also discussed the referee appointed for the match against Saudi Arabia. He hopes Mooud can carry out his duties to the best of his ability, avoiding any form of controversy that may arise on the field.
Mooud is not a stranger to Indonesian football fans. With rich experience, including his tenure in Liga 1, Mooud is expected to bring fairness to the crucial match that the Indonesian National Team will face.
So, what is the profile of this Iranian referee like? Let's take a closer look at Mooud, as summarized by Kapanlagi.com from various sources, Tuesday (11/5).
1. Profile of Bonyadifard Mooud
Bonyadifard Mooud, a 39-year-old referee born in Shahrekord, Iran on September 8, 1985, has etched his name in football history with the FIFA license he has held since 2013.
Beginning his career in the Persian Gulf Pro League in 2011, Mooud has continued to hone his skills and is now one of the leading referees, both domestically and internationally.
His name began to shine in the Indonesian League in 2017, when he officiated crucial matches such as the heated duel between PSM and Persija Jakarta, as well as various exciting matches involving major teams like Persib, Bhayangkara FC, and Arema.
His controversial decisions, including the moment he disallowed a goal by PSM scored by Wiljan Pluim, have often put him in the spotlight and sparked discussions among football fans.
2. Controversies in Mooud's Career
In a tense match between PSM Makassar and Persija Jakarta, Mooud, the referee, made a shocking decision: canceling Wiljan Pluim's goal due to an alleged handsball.
This controversial decision immediately sparked protests from PSM's management to PT Liga Indonesia Baru and PSSI, highlighting the heavy burden that Mooud bears on the field, where every decision can change the fate of a team.
Nevertheless, Mooud's rich experience in officiating international matches, including the Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifiers, serves as valuable preparation as he gets ready to officiate the Indonesian national team's match against Japan, where public attention will be fully focused on him.
3. International Experience
Bonyadifard Mooud, an Iranian referee who has made a name for himself on the international stage, is ready to showcase his skills in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers by officiating the exciting match between the Indonesian national team and Japan.
With experience officiating important matches such as the 2024 Asian Cup and various games in the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, Mooud has proven himself to be a professional and neutral referee, despite often getting caught in controversial situations in Liga 1.
Now, it is time for Mooud to prove that he is a reliable referee, amidst the increasingly sharp scrutiny of the football world.
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