World soccer governing body-FIFA, has responded to Ghana's protest against poor officiating by referee Michael Lubos in the World Cup match against the Brazil.

According to FIFA's response, the soccer body will include the protest of the Ghana Football Association in its post-2006 FIFA World Cup analysis.

This is to ensure that the quality of refereeing at future FIFA competitions is of the best possible standard.

FIFA says it has taken note of the comments by the GFA on the performance of the match officials during the World Cup match between Brazil and Ghana in Dortmund, Germany on 27 June, accoridng to its general secretary, Urs Linsi.

A response letter to the president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, FIFA apologised for the delay in replying to the protest letter faxed by the GFA in early July.

"We would like to congratulate Ghana on having progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany as this is a fine achievement for any team," Urs Linsi said.

Ghana lost 3-0 to Brazil in the second round match that saw the exit of the Black Stars but the performance referee Lubos was criticized for showing too many cards on the least tackle.