Mohali, January 12, 2024: Punjab FC have written a strong letter to Chief Refereeing Officer of AIFF, Trevor Kettle to review the referees key decisions that impacted the match against NorthEast United and will also impact the next match against Mumbai City in New Delhi.
The off-side circumstances leading to the goal scored by NorthEast, the decisions that led to the sending off of Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis are the main topics that have been asked to review. The yellow card given to Nikhil Prabhu, which has led to his suspension for the next match and the first yellow card given to Khaimingthang Lhungdim because of dissent is also mentioned in the letter.
Punjab FC remains committed to fair play but is deeply concerned about recurring instances of questionable decisions during matches, which undermine the significant investments made by clubs. The implementation of VAR is essential to ensure transparency and consistency in officiating, as similar concerns have been raised by multiple clubs. Punjab FC urges the AIFF and ISL to address these issues promptly and take collective action to safeguard the interests of all clubs and uphold fair play.
