Ukraine’s Kateryna Monzul (photo) has been assigned as the referee for the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 between the hosts and China PR to be played in Edmonton on Saturday 6 June. The 33-year-old was used as a fourth official during Germany 2011 and has officiated at FIFA U-20 and U-17 Women’s World Cup level, as well as controlling the 2014 UEFA Women's Champions League final between Tyreso FF and VfL Wolfsburg. She will be assisted by compatriot Natalia Rachynska as well as Sanja Rodak of Croatia, with Stephanie Frappart of France designated as the fourth official.
6 June 2015
Canada – ChinaReferee: Kateryna Monzul (UKR)
Assistant Referee 1: Natalia Rachinska (UKR)
Assistant Referee 2: Sanja Rodak (CRO)
Fourth Official: Stephanie Frappart (FRA)
Fifth Official: Manuela Nicolosi (FRA)
New Zealand – Netherlands
Referee: Quetzalli Alvarado (MEX)
Assistant Referee 1: Mayte Chavez (MEX)
Assistant Referee 2: Enedina Caudillo (MEX)
Fourth Official: Melissa Borjas (HON)
Fifth Official: Manuela Nicolosi (FRA)
7 June 2015
Norway – Thailand
Referee: Anna-Marie Keighley (NZL)
Assistant Referee 1: Sarah Walker (NZL)
Assistant Referee 2: Lata Kaumatule (TGA)
Fourth Official: Ledya Tafesse (ETH)
Fifth Official: Petruta Iugulescu (ROU)
Germany – Cote d'Ivoire
Referee: Carol Anne Chenard (CAN)
Assistant Referee 1: Marie Charbonneau (CAN)
Assistant Referee 2: Suzanne Morisset (CAN)
Fourth Official: Michelle Pye (CAN)
Fifth Official: Petruta Iugulescu (ROU)
