FIFA Adrian Azzopardi has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of matches in the European Under-17 Championship 2016 Qualifying Round Group 7, being played in Liechtenstein between 26thand 31stOctober 2015.
The Malta FA Refereeing Department has appointed Elite Assistant Referee Christopher Francalanza to participate in this mini-tournament. Other appointed match officials are from Belarus, Armenia and Switzerland. The participating teams with hosts Liechtenstein are Croatia, Czech Republic and Gibraltar. The first appointment for Adrian Azzopardi (as 4th Official) and Christopher Francalanza is the Czech Republic – Liechtenstein match being played atthe Sportpark Eschen-Mauren in Eschenon Monday 26th. Their first match together as referee and assistant referee, will be Croatia – Liechtenstein being played at the Sportanlage Rheinauin Balzers on Wednesday 28th. On the final matchday, Saturday 31st October 2015, Adrian Azzopardi and Christopher Francalanza will have their second match together as referee and assistant referee during the Liechtenstein – Gibraltar match at the Sportpark Eschen-Mauren in Eschen. UEFA Referee Observers Rune Pedersen (Norway)and Patrick Kelly (Ireland)have been appointed to assess the performances of match officials at this mini-tournament. Michał Listkiewicz (Poland)is the appointed UEFA Delegate.