As if their run in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League III had not been plagued with consecutive defeats, Ann’s Grove, the tournament’s bottom runners on the points table, have requested more time to clear their fine for a no-show.
The GFF sanctioned the Ann’s Grove United Football Club (AGU FC) for a no-show at their scheduled Elite League match last Saturday, March 31, against Milerock FC at Number Five Ground, Berbice.
It, therefore, has resulted in Milerock Football Club being awarded a 3-0 victory, while three points have been deducted from the points tally of Ann’s Grove, leaving them at -2.
The AGU FC is also required to pay the fine of $200,000. This fee was scheduled to be paid prior to their next Elite League match on Friday, April 6 against Victoria Kings.
However, the dilemma is they will not be allowed to compete if the fine has not been cleared.
This sanction was activated in accordance with Rule 4.16 of the GFF Elite League Season III: “4.16 – A No-show is when a team wilfully does not appear at a game without a specific agreement approved by the GFF.”
The penalties for a no-show are as follows:
4.16.1 – A 3-0 loss, a 3-point deduction from their standings and a League Fine of $200,000.
4.16.2 – All fines and fees must be paid before the next scheduled match of the Club in the Elite League. If fines and fees are not paid within the prescribed time, the GFF may consider options on continued participation in the League.
4.16.3 – A club may be expelled from the League if it accumulates two no-shows within one season. A team unable to attend a scheduled game because of an accident, weather or “force majeure” should immediately notify the GFF.
