Mumbai City FC has been awarded full points and a 3-0 win against Jamshedpur FC by the Indian Super League (ISL) following a protest lodged by Mumbai City FC.
Impact on Standings
With the league’s decision, Mumbai City FC moves to the top of the ISL standings with 41 points from 19 games, solidifying their position for the league shield and a berth in the Asian Champions League 2 next season.
Protest Lodged
Mumbai City FC lodged a protest after their 1-1 draw against Jamshedpur FC on March 8, citing that Jamshedpur FC ended the game with only six Indian players on the pitch instead of the mandatory seven.
League Rules Violation
According to ISL rules, each team must have seven Indian players on the pitch at all times, except when domestic players are shown a red card. Jamshedpur FC’s substitution left them with only six Indian players on the field.
ISL Disciplinary Committee Ruling
The AIFF Disciplinary Committee sided with Mumbai City FC, resulting in a forfeiture for Jamshedpur FC and a revised scoreline of 0-3 in favor of Mumbai City FC.
Revised Standings
Following the adjusted standings, Jamshedpur FC drops to eighth place with 20 points from 19 games, impacting their chances of making it to the ISL playoff rounds.
Club Apology
Jamshedpur FC issued a statement apologizing for the unintentional violation of league rules, attributing it to human error, and expressing regret for the incident’s adverse effects on the club.
Conclusion
The ISL’s decision to award Mumbai City FC full points underscores the league’s commitment to upholding fair play and adherence to regulations, while highlighting the importance of compliance with league rules for all participating tea.
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