PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is likely to summon a meeting of its disciplinary committee to quickly decide on a protest filed by Kerala Blasters FC, seeking replay of their tempestuous ISL knockout clash against Bengaluru FC. Blasters walked off in protest at what is alleged to be an unfair refereeing call from Crystal John that allowed Sunil Chhetri to score a controversial goal and put Bengaluru ahead.
There were still 26 minutes left on the clock, but coach Ivan Vukomanovic marched onto the pitch and waved at his players to walk off the field. The players followed their coach to the dressing room and did not return to the field, despite requests from match commissioner Amit Dharap and a senior official from the Indian Super League (ISL).
