New Delhi: India’s No.1 and Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been handed a two-match suspension and a fine of Rs 3,00,000 by the ISL for his ‘violent conduct’ during his side’s away match against FC Goa last week.
Gurpreet had a clash November 30, with Manuel Lanzarote Bruno, whom he shoved on the head from behind after the FC Goa player pushed him. The referee gave Gurpreet marching orders while also awarding a penalty to FC Goa in the first half. Bengaluru subsequently lost the game 3-4.
“Bengaluru FC player, Jersey No. 1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been handed a two-match suspension and fine of Rs, 3,00,000 with immediate effect for the Hero Indian Super League 2017-18 season,” the ISL said in a statement.
“AIFF disciplinary committee today announced the decision on the breach of AIFF disciplinary code Article 49 (misconduct against opponents or person other than match officials), based on the referee’s report,” the statement added.
The ISL said the fine should be deposited to the AIFF within 10 days from the date of communication of this decision and until such payment, the match suspension will continue, over and above the two-match suspension. Bengaluru’s next two games are against NorthEast United FC (December 8 in Guwahati) and FC Pune City (December 14 in Pune).
Press Trust of India
