Malaysian Football League Imposes Penalty on PDRM FC
Disciplinary Action Taken Against PDRM FC for Fielding Ineligible Player
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has confirmed that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Disciplinary Committee has imposed a penalty on PDRM FC after it was found guilty of fielding an ineligible player in the 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 1 against Selangor FC at the MBPJ Stadium, Kelana Jaya, on February 15.
Penalty Imposed
In a statement today, MFL said that PDRM FC has been penalised and the result of the match is deemed as a 0-3 loss, fined RM3,000 and the team was also given a stern warning and would face a heavier penalty if the same offence is repeated.
"This decision cannot be appealed. For your information, all matters involving the suspension of players are fully under the control of FAM through the FAM Disciplinary Committee," the statement said.
Background to the Incident
In the previous Final 1, Selangor FC defeated PDRM FC 3-2, but the decision of the FAM Disciplinary Committee saw Selangor FC officially awarded a 3-0 victory for the match.
The incident stemmed from PDRM FC’s act of fielding Mohd Safiee Ahmad as a substitute in the 58th minute while the No. 32 jersey was supposed to serve a one-match suspension after collecting two yellow cards in the Quarter-Final 1 match against Melaka FC and the Semi-Final 2 against Kedah Darul Aman FC.
FAM Disciplinary Code Violation
The FAM Disciplinary Committee found that PDRM FC had violated Article 57 (regarding disqualification) read together with Article 32 (regarding disqualification) in the FAM Disciplinary Code when fielding an ineligible player in the match.
Impact on the Teams
The two teams will play again in the 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 2 at the MBPJ Stadium, Kelana Jaya, tomorrow with Selangor FC currently leading PDRM FC 3-0.
Conclusion
The Malaysian Football League is committed to maintaining the integrity of the game and ensuring that the rules are upheld. The penalty imposed on PDRM FC serves as a reminder to all teams of the importance of compliance with the FAM Disciplinary Code.
FAQs
- What was the penalty imposed on PDRM FC?
- PDRM FC was penalised with a 0-3 loss, fined RM3,000 and given a stern warning, with a heavier penalty if the same offence is repeated.
- Can the penalty be appealed?
- No, according to the MFL statement, the decision cannot be appealed.
- What is the background to the incident?
- PDRM FC fielded an ineligible player, Mohd Safiee Ahmad, in the 58th minute of the match, despite the No. 32 jersey being supposed to serve a one-match suspension.
- What are the next steps for the teams?
- The two teams will play again in the 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 2 at the MBPJ Stadium, Kelana Jaya, tomorrow, with Selangor FC currently leading PDRM FC 3-0.