Masaaki Toma (當麻 政明, Tōma Masaaki), born Masaaki Iemoto (家本 政明, Iemoto Masaaki), is a professional Japanese football referee. He has been refereeing in the J-League since 2008 and has officiated a number of international club and country matches.
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| Full name | Masaaki Toma | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1973 Hiroshima, Japan | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2008–present | J-League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2005–2016 | FIFA | Referee | |
Career
editToma's first J-League game was in 2008, when he officiated the match between Omiya Ardija and Jubilo Iwata.[1] Toma has also officiated in the Asian Champions League. In November 2011, Toma became the first foreign referee ever to be invited to officiate in a match in England's FA Cup when he was chosen to referee the First Round match between Brentford and Basingstoke Town.[2]
International Matches officiated
editSince officiating his first international match in 2005, Toma has officiated 4 matches. His most notable fixture to date has been a friendly between England and Mexico in 2010.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "J-League 2008 Matchday 16". Football Lineups. July 12, 2008. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "Japan's Masaaki Toma to be first foreign FA Cup referee at Brentford". The Guardian. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "More work to do for Lions". ESPN. May 25, 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "AFC CHALLENGE CUP - INDIA 2008 MATCH SUMMARY". Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Vietnam v Lebanon". AFC. January 14, 2009. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "South Korea v Paraguay". Football Lineups. August 12, 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "Australia beat Oman 1-0". Brisbane Times. October 14, 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ "England win but Fabio Capello finds more questions than answers". The Guardian. May 25, 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2010.