Panicky PSL discards baby and bathwater

Sports Reporter

The Premier Soccer League has suspended all football matches following the violence which erupted at Barbourfields stadium on Sunday.

Fans belonging to both Dynamos and Highlanders invaded the pitch in the final minutes, which led to the abandonment of the match.

Highlanders had just scored what appeared to be the winner when the commotion started, delirious Bosso fans invaded the pitch in celebration, while Dynamos fans did the same in protest.

Chaotic scenes followed, as law enforcement did their best to restrain the marauding fans without causing a stampede.

In an odd response to the incident, the Premier Soccer League has suspended the whole league.

Through a statement, the PSL said;

“The Premier Soccer League has suspended all Castle Lager PSL matches with immediate effect until further notice following incidents of violence and hooliganism that continue to take place in our football.

The PSL strongly condemns such acts as they can only serve to tarnish the beautiful game of football.

They did not give reason why other teams who were not involved in the fracas are being affected.

“We are currently engaging all key stakeholders to find lasting solutions to these challenges.

We have scheduled a meeting with Security Officials including the Zimbabwe Republic

Police, Club Security Officers and Marshals as well as stadium owners on Friday 20 May 2022,” the PSL said.

The PSL apologized to the sponsor and said they will be awaiting reports from both clubs and the ZRP before they institute disciplinary action.

We will take disciplinary action after receiving the said reports.

It is not yet clear what the PSL seeks to achieve with suspending clubs who were not involved in the match.

Teams like Triangle have had a clean record and may cry foul over the decisions.

Since the advent of Covid-19, PSL bosses have grown a penchant for stopping the league unnecessarily.

In December, the league went on a two-week break for Christmas which is unheard of in sporting terms.

Source: TateguruTv.com

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