Just a day after the Kolkata Derby, Mohammedan SC hosted Kerala Blasters at the Kishore Bharati Stadium. The Yellow Army staged a stunning 2-1 comeback to leave the City of Joy with all three points. But the game has been marred with bad taste owing to the crowd violence that erupted in the latter part of the game.
The game was halted for a minimum of five minutes after Mohammedan SC fans went on to throw bottles on the field and on the away fans. The Black Panthers have faced criticism all across social media for this incident. Furthermore, Kerala Blasters have also lodged an official complaint with the Indian Super League to enquire about the matter.
Mohammedan Fans disrupt ISL encounter
The breaking point of the encounter came when the away Kerala Blasters fans went on to celebrate their goal. Now this wasn’t taken kindly by the home supporters who went on to throw bottles, shoes, and rocks at the away fans. The away fans section was also sealed and cordoned off for some time for the safety of the away fans.
These incidents bring a bad taste for Indian Football. The frustrations for the home fans increased when Kerala Blasters went on to stage a mighty comeback. The chaos in the stands continued as stones were peltered. The last straw came when firecrackers were left off in the stands, thereby causing major security concerns. Under such conditions, the game was stopped and the players were eventually escorted from the pitch.
Kerala Blasters then went on to claim that they had contacted the authorities in Kolkata to know more about the situation. Furthermore, the team has also officially lodged a complaint to the league for this distasteful incident.
Kerala Blasters Official Statement
Kerala Blasters FC is deeply concerned about reports of aggression faced by our fans during our recent game in Kolkata. We take the well-being and comfort of our supporters very seriously, as they are an integral and key part of the club, both home and away.
We have been in contact with the relevant authorities in Kolkata and the league to fully understand the situation and have taken necessary action. It is every club’s duty to ensure that fans are part of a safe environment while attending games. Such incidents have no place in football and must be curbed for the safety of players, officials and fans.
Our fans, have always stood by us through thick and thin, and we are committed to ensuring that their matchday experience is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. We urge our fans to maintain their exemplary conduct and to continue supporting the team passionately as they always do.
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