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Separate AIFF Disciplinary Panel Proceedings Begin To Decide Kerala Blasters' Fate
The All India Football Federation's disciplinary committee has begun the proceedings to decide on a possible sanction against Kerala Blasters after the Kochi-based side walked out of their Indian Super League match against Bengaluru FC. The AIFF disciplinary panel on Monday dismissed Kerala Blasters' demand for a replay of the match and strict action against the referee of the ISL play-off match played in Bengaluru on Friday. Kerala Blasters woes are not over yet as the AIFF DC will decide whether they will be sanctioned for walking out of the match after a contentious Sunil Chhetri strike.
Watch: Sunil Chhetri's Goal That Saw Kerala Blasters Forfeit Indian Super League Match vs Bengaluru FC
It was something unlike anything Indian Super League has ever seen before. A team walking out of a playoff match in Indian football's premier competition. At the centre of it was Sunil Chhetri, and his goal against Kerala Blasters for Bengaluru FC. All hell broke loose after Chhetri scored in the 97th minute from a free-kick, and a huge controversy followed. the Basters decided to walk out off the pitch and forfeit their all-important ISL play-off clash against Bengaluru FC, protesting against Chhetri's strike.
"Never Seen In Career": Sunil Chhetri Reacts After His Goal Led To Kerala Blasters' Controversial Walkout In ISL
A huge controversy erupted in the Indian Super League on Friday as Kerala Blasters forfeited their playoff match against Bengaluru FC after a goal by Sunil Chhetri from a free-kick towards the dying minuted of the play. After a goalless stalemate during regulation time at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru FC took a 97th minute lead when the talismanic Indian captain converted a free-kick. But the strike led to a full blown drama as the Adrian Luna-led side protested referee Crystal John's decision to declare it a legitimate goal, with counter-claims that he did not blow the whistle before Chhetri took the kick and the players were not ready.
Bengaluru awarded ISL playoff win as Kerala walk off pitch in protest
BENGALURU :An Indian Super League playoff descended into chaos when the Kerala Blasters walked off the pitch in protest after Bengaluru FC's Sunil Chhetri scored from a quickly-taken free kick on Friday.
Controversy In ISL As Kerala Blasters Forfeit Playoff Game vs Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC moved into the semi-finals of the Indian Super League under controversial circumstances after Kerala Blasters left the playoff encounter midway following a decision by the referee on Friday. Bengaluru FC took the lead thanks to Sunil Chhetri as he scored in the seventh minute of the extra time but Blasters were not pleased with how the goal was executed. There was a discussion between the Kerala Blasters footballers and the referee which ended in the side leaving the field. Bengaluru FC players waited for the remainder of the game and were awarded the match.
Bengaluru awarded playoff win as Kerala walk off pitch in protest
BENGALURU : An Indian Super League playoff descended into chaos when the Kerala Blasters walked off the pitch in protest after Bengaluru FC's Sunil Chhetri scored from a quickly-taken free kick on Friday.
Football-crazy Kerala woman to drive to Qatar to watch FIFA World Cup
Football and travel are two things this mother of five is crazy about. So, taking a solo trip in her four-wheeler to watch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was just a spontaneous decision for Kerala woman Naaji Noushi, a homemaker from nearby Mahe. As the World Cup fever is slowly gripping people and football fans, Noushi, an avid traveller, YouTuber and vlogger, commenced her journey to Qatar by driving a Mahindra Thar from here the other day.