Ravshan Irmatov injures in Australia. What's the next?

Uzbekistan's referee Ravshan Irmatov picked up an injury in the Asian Qualifiers play-off match between Australia and Syria at the Stadium Australia on Tuesday.

After a 90-minute period, he was replaced by his compatriot Ilgiz Tantashev, who sent off Syrian Mahmoud Al Mawas, and he officiated as the fourth official in the extra time.

The medical examinations showed that it may take the only week to recover from the muscle injury.

Because of this injury picked up in early week, the four-time Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee of the Year winner misses Uzbekistan Oliy League match between FC Shurtan and FC Bukhara.