Kerala Blasters fined Rs 6 lakh for misconduct

Kochi, Dec 18: Kerala Blasters football franchise were on Sunday fined Rs 6 lakh in two separate cases, for "team misconduct" and "liability for spectator conduct", in their league game against NorthEast United on December 4.

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The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) disciplinary committee sanctioned the fine under article 53A and 68, respectively, a release said.

Five Kerala players were sanctioned by the match referee during the match held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, for which the committee fined the home club Rs 2 lakh.

Kerala were also held responsible for the home fans' misconduct and damage to the stadium property, penalising the club Rs 4 lakh.

The match ended 1-0 in favour of Kerala helping them reach the semi-finals and knocking NorthEast out in the process.

IANS