Too many non-locally trained players on the match sheet League punishes Bellinzona with a forfeit defeat

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12.8.2024 - 12:23

Bellinzona loses the three points gained at the start of the season
Bellinzona loses the three points gained at the start of the season
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Bellinzona is punished by the league with a forfeit defeat.

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  • Bellinzona listed eight instead of the permitted seven non-locally trained players on the match sheet for the game against FC Wil.
  • The league is now taking action. Bellinzona won the game 2:1, but must now accept a 3:0 forfeit defeat.
  • The decision can be appealed to the SFL Appeals Court within five days.

The Challenge League club from Ticino had eight instead of the permitted seven non-locally trained players on the match sheet for the season opener against Wil. The individual judge of the disciplinary commission therefore converted Bellinzona's 2:1 victory into a 0:3 defeat.

The decision can be appealed within five days to the SFL Appeals Court. The adjustments to the table will only be made after the appeal period has expired.