Vllaznia has received the heaviest blow in the FSHF’s latest disciplinary decisions, with three club officials given a combined total of 25 matches of suspension. The harshest measure falls on Alban Xhaferi, who according to the official decision has been punished with 15 matches and banned from entering stadiums until the end of the sanction.
15-match suspension for Alban Xhaferi
According to the decision of the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission, Alban Xhaferi has been suspended for 15 matches from sporting activities for assaulting match officials.
In addition to the suspension, he has also been banned from entering all stadiums during sporting activities organized by the FSHF, until the disciplinary measure has been fully served.
Edi Martini and Elis Dervishaj also on the list of sanctions
In the same decision, Edi Martini was punished with a 6-match suspension for violating the fundamental rules of good conduct and for unsporting behavior toward match officials.
Elis Dervishaj received a 4-match suspension, also for unsporting behavior toward match officials. In total, the three Vllaznia officials carry the weight of a sanctions package reaching 25 matches.
Sanctions also for Dinamo City and AF Elbasani
The Commission also punished Dinamo City coach Ilir Daja with a 2-match suspension for protesting the decisions of match officials.
Meanwhile, AF Elbasani was fined 100,000 lek for failing to fulfill responsibilities related to order and security, following incidents reported inside and near the stadium at the end of the match.
Requests accepted and rejected, decision can be appealed
The Commission accepted the request of Partizani player Human Lancaster Rowan for the conversion of the remaining part of his sanction.
On the other hand, the requests of Delvina, Brajan Selmani of Iliria, and Bruno Telushi of Oriku were rejected. According to the rules in force, the decision may be appealed within three days to the Appeals Commission.
In this package of measures, the punishment against Alban Xhaferi remains the heaviest, not only for the number of matches but also for the ban on entering stadiums.
The decision places Vllaznia at the center of another debate over discipline and the management of tensions in Albanian football.