PSSI Promises To Immediately Announce The Results Of The Investigation Of The Beating Of Referees At PON 2024

JAKARTA - The incident of beating the referee and the alleged match-fixing in the quarter-finals of the men's soccer PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra 2024 between Aceh vs Central Sulawesi entered the new round.

PSSI formed an investigation team to investigate the case. Heavy sanctions are waiting.

The Federation is certain to impose sanctions on Central Sulawesi players. Then, referee Eko Agus Sugiharto, who is suspected of leading controversially, will also face severe punishment if found guilty in the alleged match-fixing.

PSSI through Secretary General Yunus Nusi emphasized that his party would immediately get the results of the investigation.

"Through PSSI General Chair (Erick Thohir), an investigation team was formed. I also went to Aceh this afternoon. As soon as possible we will get the results," Yunus said in a working meeting with Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

"The atmosphere is far different from League 2 and League 1. (The pressure) is very high, especially against the host (Aceh). All kinds of factors occur. We have warned the referee."

"The investigative team will get results as soon as possible and impose severe sanctions for those who tarnish sportsmanship. We will announce it for one or two days," he said again.

As is known, the quarter-finals of the 2024 PON men's football between Aceh vs South Sulawesi were chaotic.

Referee Eko Agus Sugiharto is suspected of having a controversial dream. In the aftermath, he was persecuted by one of the South Sulawesi players, Muhammad Rizki Saputra.

Eko was immediately rushed to the hospital by ambulance and his role was replaced by Fadli Nurdiana.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Rizki Saputra was immediately given a red card when the incident occurred in the second half injury time.

Aceh has the right to advance to the semifinals because South Sulawesi chose the walkover (WO). At that time the position was still 1-1 until normal time was over

The match then continued to the extension round. However, South Sulawesi chose to resign.

Meanwhile, the bronze and final match will be held at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Banda Aceh, in the afternoon until the evening.