UEFA support death-threat ref Webb with policeman set for Spanish clash

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English referee Howard Webb will continue to officiate at Euro 2008 despite being the subject of death threats from Polish fans.

Webb has been handed the task of officiating in Wednesday's Group C match between Greece and Spain despite coming in for criticism in his first outing at Euro 2008.

Webb awarded a controversial penalty to Austria against Poland on Thursday, allowing Ivica Vastic to snatch a 1-1 draw for the co-hosts deep into stoppage time.

The 36-year-old Sheffield policeman has since been subjected to a vicious hate campaign from the incensed Polish public, sparked by comments made by the country's prime minister.

UEFA insist they remain fully supportive of Webb, however, and have appointed him to take charge of Wednesday's clash in Salzburg which will see Luis Aragones' pool winners take on the outgoing European champions.

"All the referees who are here are top-class referees," said UEFA spokesman Rob Faulkner.

"They have all been refereeing top matches in Europe, specifically working together with their two assistants in language trios."

Of the contentious late decision in Vienna to penalise Marcin Wasilewski for his challenge on Roman Kienast, Faulkner added: "In finals of European Championships there are calls and decisions to be made.

"We came out straight afterwards and backed the referee in that instance. He made a decision - a brave decision.

"From our point of view, I think the referees' committee will fully back him and hence the appointment (for Greece v Spain). It's not an issue for us."