FC Goa has lodged a complaint with the league and its opponent Kerala Blasters FC after the technical staff was hit by a stone in Kochi. The incident took place when the technical staff was helping the substitute players get ready before the game against Kerala Blasters on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
While expressing concerns over the safety of the players and management, the Gaurs have called for an inquiry into the incident.
“The safety of our supporters remains one of our paramount concerns.
“The club has reported an incident to the League and the home team regarding the safety of the club staff where a member of the technical team was hit by a stone while helping the substitute players warm up,” FC Goa said in a statement.
“FC Goa has requested the Kerala Blasters’ management to conduct an inquiry into the matter,” the club added.
“FC Goa would like to communicate that the club has written to the Kerala Blasters management expressing concerns in regard to security that was provided to the club and our traveling supporters during our latest game in Kochi on Sunday.
“The club has highlighted particularly the issues faced in the ‘Away Stand’ which had a large presence of home fans, which led to unsavory incidents which the club believes could have been easily avoided.”
Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters FC went on to win by 3-1 against FC Goa and ended their 10-match winless streak against the Gaurs. Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos, and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi found the back of the net for the visitors while Noah Sadaoui scored for the home team.
FC Goa will next take on ATK Mohun Bagan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa on Sunday whereas Kerala Blasters will face Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad on Saturday.FC Goa has lodged a complaint with the league and its opponent Kerala Blasters FC after the technical staff was hit by a stone in Kochi. The incident took place when the technical staff was helping the substitute players get ready before the game against Kerala Blasters on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
FC Goa has lodged a complaint with the league and its opponent Kerala Blasters FC after the technical staff was hit by a stone in Kochi. The incident took place when the technical staff was helping the substitute players get ready before the game against Kerala Blasters on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.
