Francesco Baranka, chairman of the UAF Ethics and Fair Play Committee, confirmed to Tribuna.com that the committee had opened proceedings over the words of Obolon head coach Valeriy Ivashchenko about his attitude to women officiating at UPL matches.
Valeriy Ivashchenko. Photo: fc.obolon.uaThe proceedings were opened immediately after reading the coach's statement.
In particular, Ivashchenko said: "The referees can't keep up with the rhythm of heavy men's football. They could work in women's football."
