Romanian refereeing team appointed for Wales vs Albania World Cup qualifier

A complete Romanian refereeing brigade will take charge of the upcoming match between Wales and Albania. This fixture serves as the second leg of the first round in the European qualifying play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The appointment covers all on-field and video officiating roles for the contest.

Ionela Alina Peșu has been designated as the main referee for the game. The match is scheduled to take place on October 13 at 21:15. It will be held at the Parc-y-Scarlets stadium in Llanelli. Peșu will lead the on-field team for this crucial qualifying encounter.

Daniela Costantinescu and Bianca Diana Florea will support Peșu as assistant referees. They will monitor the touchlines and assist with offside decisions and other infractions during play. Their role is critical in ensuring accurate calls in fast-moving situations near the sidelines.

Roxana Timiş will serve as the fourth official for the match. She will manage technical areas and assist with administrative duties before and after the game. Her presence completes the on-field officiating quartet appointed by the authorities for this specific fixture.

Romanian officials will also provide video assistant refereeing services for the match. This ensures that the entire officiating structure, from the pitch to the video review room, is staffed by professionals from Romania. The inclusion of VAR aims to support the on-field team with clear and obvious errors.

Ovidiu Hațegan has been designated as the VAR referee for the game. He will review incidents from the video operation room to assist the on-field referee. Cristina Trandafir will occupy the position of Assistant VAR. She will support Hațegan in monitoring the feed and communicating potential reviews.