Elovirta went on to become a match referee in 1991 after retiring from playing in international football. She served as a referee in many women's football championships including the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro 197, UEFA Women's Euro 2001 and 2001-02 UEFA Women's Cup. She also notably served as a match official at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final and in the 2002 UEFA Women's Cup Final. In 2005, she was appointed as one of the 5 women instructors as a part of the FIFA technical group.