| Type of Incident: | Sportsmanship — May be used if a team, player, coach, or spectator is involved. |
| Match Number: | 6374 |
| Date of Incident: | 2024-03-02 |
| Time of Incident: | 15:30:00 |
| Location of Incident: | El Cerrito High School |
| Competition: | 2024 Spring League |
| Home Team: | Eastshore Alliance FC Alliance 2011G Orange |
| Visiting Team: | Diablo Valley Futbol Club Diablo Valley FC 11G NC |
| Age Group and Gender: | U13G |
| Team Affiliation of Individual Committing Incident: | Diablo Valley Futbol Club Diablo Valley FC 11G NC |
| Incident Summary: | After the game, the DVFC player allegedly slapped an Eastshore Alliance player in the face. The PAD ruled on this matter and suspended the accused player. Subsequently, DFC appealed the decision and provided evidence that the slap was accidental and the player accused apologized after the match. |
| Comments: | Had the referee observed this and issued a red card, the suspension would be 4 games - 2 for violent conduct with an additional 2 for striking an opponent in the face. As a result, the player Alexa Malsom is suspended 4 games.
It is important that clubs respond timely whenever allegations are made as the PAD Committee takes allegations as true if no response is filed.
The suspension is overturned and the appeal is granted. |
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