Lakshdham get walkover despite playing match

Referee Roman Luis too did not know it was a walkover. When he informed the MSSA officials that Seventhday Adventist did not have their i-cards, he was simply told to conduct the match anyway.

Rishabh Thakur scored a brace and Sahil Singarkar netted the third goal for Lakshdham, while Amanullah Shaikh pulled one back for Seventhday Adventist, who lost 1-3. MSSA General Secretary Sebastian Fernandes said that the match was played since both teams had travelled all the way for it. “According to the rules, if a team does not bring their I-cards, the opponent is awarded a walkover and that’s what we did today,” said Fernandes.