Friday, 24th October, 2014
Indian Super League side FC Goa have filed an official complaint over two incidents in yesterday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico de Kolkata, one of which being an alleged punch being thrown at Arsenal legend Robert Pires.
In a bad-tempered game in the ISL, it has been alleged that Atletico de Kolkata coach Antonio Lopez Habas punched Pires, a Goa player, in the face during the half-time break.
Eight yellow cards were shown by the referee during the match, with there also being an alleged head-butt on a Goa player.
Goa have now taken official action, complaining to the match commissioner and requesting "strong disciplinary action" be taken against Atletico de Kolkata players and officials.
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Goa's statement reads: "The Team Manager of FC Goa Mr. Jonathan D'Sousa has complained to the Match Commissioner that the Referee should have expelled Atletico de Kolkata player Fikru Tefera Lemessa for head-butting FC Goa player Gregory Arnolin at the match yesterday played between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata.
"Mr. D'Sousa has also complained to the Match Commissioner regarding the assault by the Head Coach of Atletico de Kolkata, on FC Goa’s Marquee player Robert Pires in the area in front of the players' dressing rooms during the half time interval.
"The Team Manager of team FC Goa has requested that the Disciplinary Committee take strong disciplinary action against the players and officials of Atletico de Kolkata for their violent conduct."
Atletico de Kolkata lead the ISL at present with ten points from four games, ahead of NorthEast United in second, who have seven points from four matches.
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