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Just In: PSL fines Dynamos, Highlanders US$ 13 000 for Barbourfields violence

 

Harare-The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has fined Dynamos and Highlanders Football clubs a cumulative of US$12 500 following incidents of hooliganism and violence that occurred on May 15 at Barbourfields Stadium .
The two giants will pay US$7 500 and US$5 000 respectively.
According to a communique issued by the PSL Disciplinary Committee Thursday, Dynamos FC was found guilty of breaching PSL Rules and Regulations and given an ultimatum of fifteen days to make good.
Highlanders were also found guilty and handed down the same ultimatum to pay the said fine .
The Bulawayo based side however emerged the biggest winner as they were awarded a three-nil scoreline in their favour.
The match in question was marred by violence with speculative reports blaming poor refereeing.
“Traditionally the battle of the cities is heavily contested with emotions flaring but in that particular match I blame poor refereeing,” opined Maxwell Bhake , a staunch Dynamos fan based the capital.

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