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References
- ↑ FIFA. "Uzbekistan: Referees". Retrieved on 26 April 2013.
- ↑ FIFA. "Match Report - Thailand - Korea DPR 1:4 (0:1)". 9 June 2004. Retrieved on 26 April 2013.
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