Join the-AFC.com as catch up with the Japanese referee to find out her thoughts ahead of the global Finals.
Who is Yoshimi Yamashita?
Yamashita began officiating in 2016 and has been making great strides after picking up the whistle. The Japanese, alongside compatriots Makoto Bozono and Naomi Teshirogi, created AFC Cup history on May 14 by becoming the first all-female trio to officiate a match at the tournament......
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