History was made as Kateryna Monzul became the first woman to referee an England game as she took charge of the 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.
The 40-year-old Ukrainian has prior experience of officiating men’s football but this was the first time the Three Lions have had a match overseen by a female.
Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at how Monzul fared at the Estadi Nacional on a night where some of her decisions were not without controversy.
1st minute
It was not the ideal start to the evening for Munzul who appeared to blow for kick-off too early, restarting the game twice after the England players had taken the knee.
17th minute
Love it, @BenChilwell! 😍 pic.twitter.com/8gyxX4PDIo— England (@England) October 9, 2021
Monzul blew to rule out Ben Chilwell’s goal with her assistant flagging Jadon Sancho offside in the build-up. However, after VAR Stephanie Frappart spent almost two minutes deliberating, Monzul would award the goal to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.
42nd minute
John Stones and Cristian Martinez had a coming together after a challenge in the corner and Monzul did well to disperse the players before issuing yellow cards to the pair.
45th minute
Monzul arguably over-reacted by booking Sancho after he knocked the ball away ahead of an Andorra free-kick on the stroke of half-time. There was then no card shown to Jesus Rubio despite a high challenge on Sancho moments later.
55th minute
Marc Rebes was next to be cautioned by Monzul after swinging a stray arm into the body of Chilwell.
67th minute
Rebes should have been shown a second yellow after clattering into Conor Coady but Monzul decided a warning was enough for the defender.
78th minute
Monzul awarded England a penalty, a decision which was confirmed by VAR as Jesus Rubio tripped substitute Jack Grealish. James Ward-Prowse saw his penalty saved but tucked home the rebound.
