Stephanie Frappart becomes first woman to referee Ligue 1 match

Stephanie Frappart became the first woman to referee a game in the French First Division when she took charge of the goalless draw between Amiens and Strasbourg.

French referee Stephanie Frappart gestures during her French League One soccer match between Amiens and Strasbourg, at the Stade de la Licorne stadium in Amiens, France on Sunday, April 28, 2019. [Photo: AP]

The 35-year-old earned a promotion to the top division after being a referee in Ligue 2 for the past five years.

She brandished yellow cards to two Strasbourg players in the first half and cautioned one player from each side late in the second half.