Football Kenya Federation’s Leagues and Competitions Committee has ruled that the abandoned Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal match between Kenya Police FC and AFC Leopards will be played to conclusion on Monday at the Police Sacco Grounds.The game was abandoned just before the hour mark after assistant referee Samuel Kuria was hit by an object from the crowd.##NAJAVA_MECA_8123988##At the time of abandonment, Police were leading 1-0 courtesy of a Tito Okello 8th minute strike.FKF LCC committee has now ruled that the game will be played for the final 30 minutes on Monday from 11 AM. Additionally, the match will be played behind closed doors.FKF Leagues and Competitions StatementWe are writing to inform you of the decision made by the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee regarding the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup semifinals match between Police FC and AFC Leopards SC, which took place on Sunday, May 26, 2024.Mozzart Bet Cup: FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee to determine fate of abandoned Police vs AFC Leopards gameFactual Background:1. During the match, at the 60th minute, a fan hurled a stone at the Second Assistant Referee.2. Due to safety concerns, the referees retreated to the dressing room for treatment.3. When the officials intended to resume the match, it was already dark, and Police Sacco Stadium does not have floodlights, making it impossible to continue the game.Decision:In accordance with Articles 5.1 and 5.2 of the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup regulations, which state:5.1 If a match cannot start or cannot be played in full, or remaining match time, as a rule, the match shall be played and/or concluded on the next day, without prejudice to any possible disciplinary measures. 5.2 In case a match is abandoned, and the Organizing Committee decides a continuation ofplay, the match shall recommence with the same score at the minute at which play was interrupted. For avoidance of doubt, the Organizing Committee may decide a full replay of the match that was abandoned.The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee has decided to reschedule the match to tomorrow, Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The match shall proceed from the 60th minute with the same scores as at the time of interruption.Additionally, the Committee has resolved that the match shall be played behind closed doors at Police Sacco Stadium.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please ensure that your team is informed and prepared for the rescheduled match.
