'Sunil Chhetri Did It Right', IM Vijayan Reacts On Kerala Blasters' Walkout Against Bengaluru FC in ISL 2022-23 Knockout Match After Controversial Free Kick Goal
IM Vijayan, who has been an earnest supporter of Kerala Blasters his home club since the beginning of ISL, opens up on the club's decision to forfeit the knockout match against Bengaluru FC.
Indian football faced a big controversy when Kerala Blasters opted to walk-off after a free-kick goal by Sunil Chhetri was allowed to stand during the extra time of the Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2022-23 knockout match. As Kerala Blasters face a heavy penalty and in worst case scenario, a potential, veteran India and Kerala legend IM Vijayan opens up about his feeling on the incident. He supported Sunil in his statement. He said that despite of Kerala Blasters being his favourite team, what coach Ivan Vukomanovic opted for was bad. There was enough time remaining in the game and walkout is never an option.
IM Vijayan Reacts On Kerala Blasters' Walkout
IM Vijayan, Ex Int'l 🗣️ : "As a player, Sunil did it right. No one will play for his team to lose. KBFC is my favourite team, but the decision taken by coach Ivan was bad. There were 20 odd minutes remaining and it could have mattered. Walkout is never an option." [via Madhyamam] pic.twitter.com/zbyfsV3kVk
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