ISL 2021-22: The bad news keeps coming for SC East Bengal. After their Spanish coach Manolo Diaz resigned due to the team’s disastrous start to the ISL campaign, the only foreign recruit to have impressed Antonio Perosevic is set to be banned for five matches. Follow ISL live updates on InsideSport.IN
“SC East Bengal player Antonio Perosevic has been hit with a five-match ban by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee. Perosevic has also been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 1 Lac for his ‘violent conduct towards match official’ during the 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) game against NorthEast United FC,” a statement from AIFF read.
ISL 2021-22: More bad news for SC East Bengal, star striker Antonio Perosevic banned for five games, check details
The Croatian striker will miss crucial games against Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa. Antonio Perosevic is set to be available from January 24 when the Red and Golds take on Hyderabad FC.
The incident occurred in the dying moments of the game against NorthEast United. He fouled Khassa Camara on the edge of the centre circle when tussling for the ball. The referee, who was close by, immediately blew his whistle and gave a free-kick to NorthEast United. Agitated by the call, Perosevic had a little face-off with the referee and pushed him. He was immediately given marching orders and is now set to miss SC East Bengal’s next game.
ISL 2021-22: More bad news for SC East Bengal, star striker Antonio Perosevic banned for five games, check details
The striker wrote an unconditional apology to the All India Football Federation for the incident. However, to no avail.
“In the terms of the decision passed by the Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, Perosevic has been informed that a ‘repeat violation may be met with more severe punishment’. The player and the club have 10 days should they wish to lodge an appeal.
ISL 2021-22: More bad news for SC East Bengal, star striker Antonio Perosevic banned for five games, check details
Perosevic has already served his automatic one-match suspension. The player is eligible for selection next against Hyderabad FC on January 24, 2022,” AIFF statement further read.
In the current ISL campaign, SC East Bengal are yet to win a match, langushing in bottom place with only 4 points to their name. Perosevic is the only foreigner who has won the hearts of the supporters. He has scored two goals in seven matches and one assist.
ISL 2021-22: More bad news for SC East Bengal, star striker Antonio Perosevic banned for five games, check details
