AIFF suspends 3 players for an ugly scuffle in the Northeast United – FC Goa game

In a match between Northeast United and FC Goa played on November 1, an ugly scuffle broke out on-field between the teams and staff of both the teams.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee today handed out suspensions to FC Goa players Seiminlen Doungel and Hugo Boumous along with NorthEast United FC defender Kai Heerings for misconduct during Hero Indian Super League Match number 13 NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa played on 1st November 2019 at Guwahati.

Seiminlen Doungel has been suspended for three games, out of which the forward has already served one as a result of a direct red card against NorthEast United FC. After having missed FC Goa’s away trip to Mumbai City FC, Doungel will have to sit out the matches against Jamshedpur FC at home and Kerala Blasters away.

Hugo Boumous has received a two-game suspension and is ineligible to play in FC Goa’s next two games. Both Doungel and Boumous will be available for selection when FC Goa visit Hyderabad FC in Hero Indian Super League Match # 35 on 8th December 2019.

Similarly, NorthEast United FC’s Kai Heerings will also serve a two-game suspension for his involvement in the misconduct. The Dutch defender will have to sit out the games against Mumbai City FC (Home) and Jamshedpur FC (Away). Heerings will be available for selection next in NorthEast United FC’s home tie against ATK on 7th December 2019.

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