Sunil Chhetri reacts to Kerala Blasters stroll off: ‘Have never seen this in my 22-year career’

After Kerala Blasters FC determined to stroll off the pitch and forfeit their ISL play-off conflict towards Bengaluru FC in  protest towards a contentious Sunil Chhetri free-kick, the ahead stated he had by no means seen something prefer it in his lengthy profession.

“I’ve never seen this in my 22-year career. This is not the right way to do it,” Chhetri instructed the official broadcasters when requested about Kerala’s forfeit. 

The controversial second occurred when Chhetri took a fast freekick within the 97th minute after the sport had gone into further time. The ball sailed into the purpose. When the referee awarded it as an respectable try, Kerala gamers had been incensed. They protested that they weren’t prepared and had not heard the referee’s whistle. Serbian coach Ivan Vukomanovic known as again his gamers

Bengaluru FC and Kerala had been deadlocked 0-0 after 90 minutes on the Kanteerava Stadium. 

“I always ask the referee (if I can take a free-kick) because if he does not allow, it wouldn’t happen. It was a bitter-sweet moment. First, we thought if the match would happen or not. But I’m happy that we are through to the semi-finals. Can’t wait to take on Mumbai,” the India stalwart added. “The referee asked me if I wanted the wall or the whistle. They always do it. I said that I don’t want the whistle as well as the wall,” Chhetri instructed Star Sports after the match.

Bengaluru will now face Mumbai City FC, who’re League Shield winners, in a two-legged semi-final on March 7 and 12.