Soccer officials charged Chicken Inn after their game against Scottland FC ended early at Rufaro Stadium. The Premier Soccer League blamed the team for making the May 23 match stop before it finished. Players argued with the referee about a penalty call near the end of the game. The fight lasted long enough that darkness started falling over the field. Chicken Inn goalkeeper Bernard Donovan said he could not see well enough to play.
Referee Quedsani Dirwai gave Scottland FC a penalty kick during the 89th minute. He ruled that Dominic Jaricha from Chicken Inn touched the ball with his hand inside the penalty box. Chicken Inn players got angry and confronted the referee about his decision. The argument went on for many minutes and delayed the game. Officials had to abandon the match before anyone could take the penalty shot.
The league wants Chicken Inn to face punishment for several rule violations. Team officials broke conduct rules and failed to follow referee orders during the game. Their actions disrupted normal play and caused the match to end early. Player George Majika also faces charges for similar rule breaking. The disciplinary hearing will happen at league offices on June 26.
Referee Quedsani Dirwai gave Scottland FC a penalty kick during the 89th minute. He ruled that Dominic Jaricha from Chicken Inn touched the ball with his hand inside the penalty box. Chicken Inn players got angry and confronted the referee about his decision. The argument went on for many minutes and delayed the game. Officials had to abandon the match before anyone could take the penalty shot.
The league wants Chicken Inn to face punishment for several rule violations. Team officials broke conduct rules and failed to follow referee orders during the game. Their actions disrupted normal play and caused the match to end early. Player George Majika also faces charges for similar rule breaking. The disciplinary hearing will happen at league offices on June 26.
