First Solomon Islander to referee FIFA World Cup

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Updated February 9, 2010 16:15:22

Soccer referee Matthew Taro has made football history - becoming the first Solomon Islander to be appointed to officiate in the FIFA World Cup. Mr Taro's appointment was confirmed by the FIFA Referee Committee at a meeting in Switzerland last Friday. Another Pacific representative, Tevita Makasini, was also chosen to join two teams of referees from the Oceania region.

Presenter: Peter Jonah, Radio Australia's Tok Pisin service
Speaker: Matthew Taro, FIFA World Cup Referee

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