PANJIM: The arbitration committee of the Goa Football Association has dismissed the appeal by the Youth Club of Manora against relegation to the first division. This decision was taken on Friday.
This means the number of teams in the Pro League will now be reduced to 11.
Following the decision, Jonathan de Sousa, Vice-President North, said, “I am thankful to the Arbitration Tribunal headed by Adv. Francisco Tavora, who was assisted by Adv. Pritesh Shetty and Adv. Anthony D’Silva. They met at short notice after the new Executive Committee took over and disposed off the pending matter after a fair and transparent hearing.
“The previous president and secretary slept over the matter since July and deliberately tried to delay the hearing due to which the Goa Professional League got delayed. We can now look forward to a fresh start for the Pro League.”
