In a stunning incident after the controversial ending to the Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC conflict, fans of the KBFC staff had been seen burning the effigy of Indian legend Sunil Chettri. Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC performed a knockout match on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on March 3. The match ended with the KBFC staff strolling off the sphere in regulation time following a controversial free-kick incident involving Chettri.
After the match, the fans had been seen protesting in opposition to the Indian icon. Video of Chettri’s effigy being burnt on the roads of Kerala surfaced on social media. In the video, the fans may be seen clapping whereas the effigy was burning. Here is the video:
The incident occurred within the regulation time with KBFC and BFC poised at 0-0. BFC gamers had been taking the ball close to the sting of the Blasters’ penalty space however Chettri was pushed by KBFC participant Vibin Mohanan and was awarded a free kick within the opposition half. Chettri took the kick in a rush with out the whistle from the referee Crystal John and it went contained in the objective to place them 1-0 up. However, the KBFC coach Ivan Vukomanovic referred to as the gamers off the sphere and into the dressing room, handing BFC a win and a spot within the semis.
Commentators on air had been heard saying that the referee Crystal John most likely allowed Chettri to take the kick in a rush after the foul. The Blasters have reportedly filed an official protest with the AIFF, looking for how John allowed Chettri to take the free fast rapidly. They have additionally sought a replay of the sport and a ban on the referee. The AIFF might want to determine on the matter rapidly as the primary leg of the semifinal between Mumbai and Bengaluru is scheduled to be held on Tuesday.Â
