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Goa to keep trophy, AIFF to consult AFC for action against referee The Imphal Free Press IMPHAL, Dec 18: In a decision likely to irk many football fans in the state, the All India Football Federation, AIFF has confirmed Goa as the winner of this year`s Santosh Trophy football championships, while at the same time deciding to consult the Asian Football Confederation`s referee committee on the Manipur football association`s complaint against match officials in the controversial Manipur-Goa quarter-final tie. The controversy, which had provoked widespread protests in Manipur, figured prominently in the AIFF`s annual general body meeting, held yesterday and today at New Delhi. The meet reviewed the video recordings of the match, apart from listening to comments of the match commissioners, referee board and disciplinary committee of the tournament. According to reports received here, after deliberations, the AIFF general body agreed that the AIFF president, Priya Ranjan Das Munshi, should consult the Asian Football Confederation`s referee committee on the All Manipur Football Association`s complaint against the referee who officiated in the Manipur-Goa quarter-final tie, and take a decision latest by January 31, 2006 On the other hand, it decided that the results of the 60th Santosh Trophy championships should not be altered, and the winner shall not be questioned for this honour, thus confirming Goa as the national football champions. In a sop to the Manipur team, however, the AIFF decided not to impose any penalty against any state player, including, apparently, the four players against whom disciplinary action were supposed to be taken for protesting the referee`s controversial decision in the Manipur Goa tie that led to Manipur`s quarter final ouster from the tournament. The AGM also agreed that the `All Manipur Football Association shall not face any difficulty in any national tournament` and that All Manipur Football Association players should resume their activities, including participation in all competitions. L Ranjit Roy, secretary, AMFA, participated in the AIFF annual general body meeting. In the meantime, AMFA sources in Imphal indicated that the football association would hold an executive body meeting on December 20 to decide on the stance to adopt regarding today`s decision. http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=195783&n_date=20051219&cat=Sports Vasco hold Salgaocar to a goaless draw Panaji | December 19, 2005 7:46:15 PM IST Defending champions Salgaocar Sports club and Vasco sports club played out a goaless draw and split the points in the Hutch Goa Professional football league championship match, played at Duler ground, Mapusa today. In a dull and drab encounter, though both the teams made some desparate attempts for the match winner, but no penetrating moves were initiated from both sides during the major part of the match. Salgaocar could have won outright had Samson Singh utilised the gilt edged opportunity before him towards the close of the match. Now, Salgaocar has 15 points from ten outings while Vasco also has an equal number of points with one match less. Salgaocar's Sachin Gawas was today adjudged the man of the match for his fine performance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 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 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
