KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor and Kuching City face possible disciplinary action after the FA of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed on Friday that it had received formal complaints from both clubs over Sunday’s heated FA Cup semi-final second leg.
The matter will now be referred to the FAM disciplinary committee, with the reports and supporting evidence to be reviewed following the post-match incident at Taha Arifin Stadium in Sarawak.
“The reports will be examined alongside the official report from the Malaysian Football League (MFL) as well as all relevant documents and evidence to ensure this matter is handled in accordance with the disciplinary regulations and procedures in force,” FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman said in a statement.
Azman said FAM would take any incident seriously that could affect the safety of players and officials or the image of national football.
“FAM takes a serious view of every incident that could compromise the safety of players and officials, as well as the image of national football. As such, FAM will ensure that every report and related information is given due attention,” he said.
He added that any punishment would depend on the findings of the disciplinary committee.
“Any decision or punishment can only be determined after the FAM disciplinary committee meets and reviews the reports and evidence based on the regulations and procedures in force,” he said.
The complaints follow a week of fallout from the match. Selangor confirmed on Wednesday that they had lodged a formal report and called for a thorough investigation.
“The club would like to assure all stakeholders, including our fans, that we are committed to upholding the rights and safety of our players and officials,” Selangor said in a statement.
The club also pledged to cooperate fully with FAM in the interest of preserving the integrity of Malaysian football.
Earlier in the week, MFL submitted reports from the match commissioner, match coordinator, refereeing crew, referee assessor and field security officials to FAM. The league said it would not compromise on conduct that tarnished sporting integrity.
Timesport has reached out to Selangor for further comment