Goa to retain Santosh Trophy, Manipur's appeal rejected 18 Dec 2005 - UNI
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) today decided to retain Goa as the champions of the Santosh Trophy rejecting Manipur's appeal, which had asked the AIFF to strip the champions of the title. AIFF President Priya Ranjan Das Munsi announced the decision after the federation reviewed the video recording of the quarter final game between the two sides. The match which took place in Kochi on November 17 was marred with controversy after Manipur protested to a goal in the second half contending that the Referee started the play before its players could return to their half. The decision led to an argument between the Manipur players and the referee. Later, the Manipur Football Federation had demanded a rematch and boycotted the other group matches to protest the dismissal of the demand. Mr Das Munsi made it clear that there was no question of taking away the title from Goa and that no action would be taken against the Manipur players for misbehaving with the referee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
