AFC speaks out on the brawl between Thai and Chinese players.

The match between Buriram United (Thailand) and Zhejiang (China) in the AFC Champions League on the evening of November 29th ended in an ugly scene. After the match, players from both teams engaged in a brawl, creating a chaotic scene.

The brawl at Huzhou Stadium negatively impacted the image of Asian football (Photo: Sohu).

This has negatively impacted the image of the AFC Champions League as well as Asian football. Recently, the AFC established a committee to investigate the brawl. The highest authority in Asian football is currently collecting images and evidence related to the incident.

AFC General Secretary, Windsor John, stated: "AFC will not tolerate any act of violence that threatens players or members of any team. We always emphasize the importance of fair play, mutual respect, and the spirit of sportsmanship ."

The AFC affirms that it will punish all acts of violence without leniency. We do not comment on disciplinary matters. This is a matter for the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee and the Secretariat to consider."

The Chinese Football Association also confirmed it would cooperate with the AFC in the investigation. The organization stated: "The conflict at Huzhou Stadium seriously violated the spirit of sportsmanship, affected security and order on the field, and created a negative image."

The AFC announced it will severely punish the players and coaching staff involved in the fight (Photo: Sohu).

The Chinese Football Association strongly condemns all forms of violence on the pitch. We will support the Asian Football Confederation in investigating this incident.

The Chinese Football Association will strengthen the management of clubs and participating units at all levels, seriously learning from the recent incident. Each team must strictly adhere to regulations when participating in domestic and international tournaments and enhance the education of players, coaches, and staff.

At the same time, they must respect the referee's and their opponents' decisions, maintain order on the field, and demonstrate the sportsmanship of Chinese football."

According to predictions, the AFC is likely to impose very heavy penalties on both Buriram United and Zhejiang.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/afc-len-tieng-vu-hon-chien-cua-cau-thu-thai-lan-va-trung-quoc-20231202114832455.htm