A Ukrainian referee died on the front...

A 30-year-old Kharkiv referee, Andriy Shchepotiev, who worked on matches of the DЮFL and amateur league meetings, a graduate of the National Football Refereeing School (2020), and who also worked as a coach for the local "Arsenal," has been killed in the war against Russia.

A Ukrainian referee died on the front...

A 30-year-old Kharkiv referee, Andriy Shchyoptiev, who officiated at DYPFL matches and amateur league meetings, a listener of the National Football Referee School (2020), and worked as a coach for the local Arsenal team, died in the war against Russia.

After the start of the full-scale invasion, Andriy Shchyoptiev joined the military and was killed while performing his combat mission in Kharkiv Oblast.

On behalf of the Ukrainian Football Association and the entire football community, we express sincere condolences to Andriy's family and loved ones.