The nationwide soccer physique AIFF’s Disciplinary Committee has modified Kerala Blasters’ defender Aiban Dohling’s crimson card to yellow after reviewing video proof of the Kochi-based crew’s Indian Tremendous League match in opposition to Punjab FC held in New Delhi on January 5.
“The committee, after an intensive assessment, concluded that there was neither intentional critical foul play nor violent conduct on Aiban’s half. Consequently, the crimson card issued has been rescinded and changed with a warning (yellow card) following the membership’s enchantment,” mentioned Blasters in a press release on Friday.
Aiban was given the marching orders after a messy collision with Punjab ahead Leon Augustine within the 72nd minute in Blasters’ final match. That lowered KBFC to 9 males (defender Milos Drincic had been despatched off earlier with a second yellow within the 58th minute) however the Kerala facet, now managed by interim head coach T.G. Purushothaman, nonetheless went on to win the match 1-0.
The choice now makes Aiban eligible to play within the upcoming match in opposition to Odisha FC in Kochi on Monday.
Printed – January 10, 2025 06:38 pm IST
