is a Japanese

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referee. He has officiated matches in numerous international tournaments including EAFF Championship and

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. Locally he has officiated regularly in the J. League. In 2012, he officiated in the English

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and

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. He broke the world record for the fastest

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decision in a professional league match on 15 April 2009, when he sent off

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midfielder Tomo Sugawara 9 seconds into the match between Tokyo Verdy and

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. Iida also officiated the pre season friendly between

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and

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in front of over 95,000 spectators at the

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in 2013.

References

1981 births Living people Japanese football referees 2023 AFC Asian Cup referees {{Japan-footy-bio-stub