Sundowns fixture appeal rejected

Sundown’s appeal to have a match rescheduled has been turned down by the Safa appeals board, who said the league acted properly.

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Mamelodi Sundowns have had an appeal turned down to reschedule their Absa Premiership fixture against AmaZulu at King Zwelithini Stadium in Ulundi, outside Durban, next week.

The Premier Soccer League moved the match to May 4 after the original fixture, scheduled for April 16, was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Sundowns lodged an appeal with the SA Football Association (Safa) appeals board to have the match moved again, otherwise they would be expected to play three league games in the space of a week.

The title chasing Brazilians play Kaizer Chiefs at home on Sunday, AmaZulu away three days later in the only midweek match and Maritzburg United also away next Saturday.

“The Safa appeals board found that the league had not acted improperly at all in directing that the fixture be played on May 4,” the PSL said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The Sundowns appeal was accordingly dismissed and as such, unless there is a further appeal to arbitration, the fixture will proceed accordingly.”

Kjetil Siem, the PSL chief executive, said he was “disappointed” that the matter had been taken to the Safa appeals board.

“But this does prove that we were fair in handling the matter and that our rules are fair as well,” Siem said.

Sundowns communications officer Alex Tshakoane said club officials had not met to discuss whether they would appeal the decision or honour the schedule.

“I'm not commenting about that just yet,” Tshakoane said.

“The case was yesterday (Tuesday), and we haven't sat down as the club just yet to talk about the next step.” – Sapa

Source: http://www.iol.co.za/sundowns-fixture-appeal-rejected-1.1061642

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