Indian males’s soccer head coach Igor Stimac has been handed a two-match ban and a $500 wonderful from South Asia Football Federation after receiving a pink card throughout India’s final sport in opposition to Kuwait on June 27. He will now miss India’s semi-final conflict in opposition to Lebanon on Saturday, July 1, and the potential ultimate on July 4.
The Croatian coach acquired two yellow playing cards for his conduct in opposition to officers in the course of the Kuwait sport and was despatched off the pitch. He was noticed arguing with officers whereas leaving the pitch. SAFF General Secretary General Anwarul Haq sanctioned a $500 wonderful on Stimac on Friday and revealed that Disciplinary Committee discovered his conduct very offensive.
“He (Stimac) has been handed a two-match ban and also fined USD 500 (Rs 41,000),” SAFF General Secretary General Anwarul Haq informed PTI on Friday. “Unlike the first instance (against Pakistan), the matter reached the SAFF Disciplinary Committee as it was a graver offence. He (Stimac) also used abusive language against the math officials while he was going off the field (after being shown a red card).”
Stimac has come below sturdy criticism from Indian soccer followers for his antics within the 14th version of the SAFF Cup 2023. He interrupted a Pakistani footballer from taking a fast throw-in India’s opening sport and acquired a direct pink card. He was banned from the sidelines in the course of the Nepal sport which India received by 2-0.
After returning to the sidelines for the Kuwait sport, he acquired two yellow playing cards for his aggressive antics towards officers. India conceded a late personal purpose because the match resulted in a 1-1 draw at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. He was initially supposed to obtain a one-match ban however now will sit out the following two video games.
India subsequent face Lebanon within the semi-final conflict on July 1 and are favorites to play the ultimate on July 4, however shall be with out their head coach. In Stimac’s absence, assistant coach Mahesh Gawli will take his place.
