SIRTI FC, YOSC 'scratched' out of 20th Winners Cup 2015 for violating rules
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 28 2015:
The executive council of All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has 'scratched' SIRTI FC and YOSC from the ongoing 20th Winners' Cup (Men) 2015 for violating rules.
In a meeting held on October 28, AMFA examined the protest lodged by SIRTI FC against YOSC relating to the eligibility of two players - Mayosing Khongreiwo (Jsy.
No.7) and Yami Longva (Jsy.
No.8) stating that the two are registered players of Langsning FC and Shillong Lajanong FC, Shillong, Meghalaya respectively.
The executive council also examined the statement of the Manager ofYOSC wherein he noted his acceptance of the facts placed by SIRTI FC.
On further investigation, it came to light that the 6 players are not eligible to play for SIRTI FC as they are the registered players of DSA Kakching.
They are Zingthang Shinglai (Jsy.
No.22) FSC; Ng Beshorjit (Jsy.
No.7) FSC; Ts Juanand (Jsy.
No.23) KFC; JS Alover (Jsy.No.17) UBSA; Shelminthang (Jsy.
No.12) UBSA and Atle (Jsy.
No.25) UBSA.
AMFA said that considering all the facts, the executive council has noted that both the teams have registered ineligible players which tarnished the image of the Winners' Cup and also the reputation of the AMFA.
The executive council has decided to "scratch" both SIRTI FC and YOSC from the ongoing Winners' Cup for Men 2015 for their gross misconducts and violation of rules.
Having scratched YOSC and SIRTI FC from the Winners' Cup 2015, AMFA has cancelled the match played between the two teams on October 22.However, the protest lodged by the Convenor LOG, YOSC Home Ground against SIRTI FC stands rejected due to the lack of procedure.
The final match of the 20th Winners' Cup for Men 2015 scheduled for November 2 has been preponed to October 31 at2 pm at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal due to cancellation of the matches of YOSC & SIRTI FC, said a memorandum by AMFA General Secretary L Ranjit Roy.