UEFA has appointed the officials for the UEFA Nations League match between Albania and Finland, to be played on 12 November at 20:45 at the “Air Albania” Stadium. The match will be refereed by Portuguese referee João Pinheiro, who will be responsible for overseeing this important fixture for the Red and Blacks.
He will be assisted by fellow countrymen Luciano Maia and Hugo Marques, while João Gonçalves will serve as fourth official. The VAR system will also be in the hands of Portuguese officials. Tiago Martins has been appointed as video assistant referee, while Bruno Esteves will be his assistant in VAR.
Thus, UEFA has entrusted a fully Portuguese team with officiating a match of importance for Albania’s progress in the Nations League. The Red and Blacks will seek to use home advantage and the support of the fans at “Air Albania”, aiming to secure a positive result against Finland.
