Cypriot international assistant referee Angeliki Athanasopoulou (pictured left) has been appointed by UEFA’s Referees Committee to the officiating team for the final of the UEFA Women’s U-17 EURO between the Netherlands and Norway, which will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 20:00 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

The refereeing team for the final is as follows:

Referee: Kirsty Dowle (England)
Assistant Referee 1: Tilde Hedberg (Sweden)
Assistant Referee 2: Angeliki Athanasopoulou (Cyprus)
Fourth Official: Nanna Lof Morch Andersen (Denmark)
Referee Observer: Dagmar Damkova (Czech Republic)

Angeliki Athanasopoulou’s appointment as Assistant Referee in the final of UEFA’s top youth competition for girls represents a remarkable personal achievement. Her selection is based on the outstanding performances she delivered throughout the tournament and reflects her quality, dedication, and continuous development in the field of refereeing.

This is also a significant distinction for Cypriot refereeing, as it highlights the value of ongoing training and investment in match officials. It sends a strong message to everyone involved in the game to continue working with consistency, dedication, and passion to build an even stronger and more credible future for refereeing in Cyprus.

Warmest congratulations to Angeliki Athanasopoulou on this international recognition. We wish her every success in the final!