However, despite her experience on the big occasions, she was still overjoyed at being chosen.
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Bibiana Steinhaus reveals her pride at becoming first female ref in BundesligaGetty ImagesBibiana Steinhaus has mainly taken charge of teams in Bundesliga 2Getty Images
The told the official DFB website: “When Lutz Michael Frohlich [the head of German referees] informed me, I was quite speechless.
“’I feel disbelief, joy, happiness, relief, curiosity — it was simply a roller-coaster ride of emotions!’
“It has always been my dream to be a Bundesliga referee.
“That this dream will come true naturally fills me with joy.
“On one hand it is confirmation of my hard work, and on the other hand it is a great incentive to continue to work hard.”
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Her partner, Webb, was regarded as one of the best referees in the world before retiring.
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