According to the official news from the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the news on March 12 indicated that two Chinese referees will officiate the semifinals of the U-20 Women's Asian Cup, when Australia will face Japan. In the refereeing team, Dong Fangyu will be the chief referee while Xie Lijun will be the first assistant referee.
Dong Fangyu and Xie Lijun took part in the enforcement of the tournament, with Dong Fangyu as the fourth official and Xie Lijun as the second assistant referee. Dong Fangyu and Xie Lijun acted as the referee and assistant referee to enforce the two group matches between Australia and Uzbekistan and Uzbekistan and South Korea.
Two Chinese referees will take part in the semifinals on March 13 13, Beijing time. Starting at :00, Australia and Japan face off against each other.
