England faces AFCON champion Senegal within the FIFA World Cup 2022 spherical of 16 conflict at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday night time. The sport will begin at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time.
England superior to the pre-quarterfinals because the Group B topper. Gareth Southgate’s staff beat Iran and Wales, and performed out a goalless draw towards the USA.
Also Read | Game of lies bonds England forward of Senegal World Cup conflict
Senegal had a contrasting marketing campaign on this World Cup, with the African champion, taking part in with out star participant Sadio Mane, taking place to the Netherlands in its opening match earlier than bouncing again with wins towards Ecuador and Qatar.
England and Senegal have by no means performed towards one another. This shall be their first assembly in any competitors. With Aliou Cisse’s staff in good kind, this match guarantees to be good contest.
Ivan Barton of El Salvador shall be accountable for the proceedings tonight.
Who is Barton?
Barton is the third youngest referee at Qatar World Cup at 31. He has expertise officiating FIFA World Cup and El Salvador’s Primera Division matches.
A FIFA enlisted referee since 2018, Barton obtained a bachelor’s diploma in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador, the place he additionally teaches chemistry as a professor.
Barton made his World Cup debut in Qatar. He is thought to be lenient as a referee. He allowed gamers to precise themselves with out frequent stoppages.
Also Read | FIFA World Cup, December 4: Which Round of 16 matches taking place in Qatar at present?
He officiated Japan’s shock 2-1 win over Germany. He was additionally accountable for the Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland by which the South American facet received 1-0. In two video games, Barton booked just one participant.
However, within the El Salvador league, he despatched off 4 gamers for tough play.
In the England vs Senegal sport, Barton shall be assisted by his compatriot David Moran and the USA referee Kathryn Nesbitt on the sphere.
Match officers for England vs Senegal FIFA World Cup spherical of 16 conflict
Referee: Ivan Barton (El Salvador)
Assistant Referees: David Moran (El Salvador), Kathryn Nesbitt (United States)
Fourth Official: Said Martínez (Honduras)
VAR referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)
