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Cosmos fined R70 000 by PSL

2010-02-09 07:56

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Johannesburg - Struggling Premier Soccer League club Jomo Cosmos have been hit with a R70 000 fine for fielding a suspended player.

Ousmane Berthe was selected for the clash with Platinum Stars in November whilst still officially banned and Cosmos have been punished as a result.

An official statement released by the PSL on Monday night reads: "Jomo Cosmos pleaded guilty to the charge of fielding a player that was ineligible to play in an ABSA Premiership match and were fined R70 000 at a PSL Disciplinary Committee on Monday.

"Cosmos player Ousmane Berthe received a red card on 01 November 2009 when they lost 3-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns. Berthe had to serve a three match suspension as this was his second red card of the season.

"However, Berthe was then fielded in a match against Platinum Stars on November 21 and this was the third game he had to miss.

"PSL DC prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed that the fine is R70 000 of which R60 000 is suspended and R10 000 payable immediately. Cosmos also have to pay the costs of the sitting which is R21 000.

"Stars did not lodge a protest for Cosmos fielding an ineligible player and won the game 2-0.

"In five other cases involving NFD clubs, they all pleaded guilty to misconduct with regards to arriving late at the compulsory pre-match meeting.

"FC Cape Town, Carara Kicks, African Warriors, Winners Park and Thanda Royal Zulu all paid the admission of guilt fine which is R5000."

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Fixtures

15 February 2012
Bidvest Wits v Maritzburg Utd, Bidvest Stadium 19:30
Bloem Celtic v Golden Arrows, Botshabelo Stadium 19:30
Ajax Cape Town v Platinum Stars, Cape Town Stadium 19:30
SuperSport United v Free State Stars, Lucas Moripe Stadium 19:30
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Jomo Cosmos v Kaizer Chiefs, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 19:30
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Moroka Swallows v Santos, Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium 19:30

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Golden Arrows v SuperSport United, King Zwelithini Stadium 20:15

19 February 2012
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Jomo Cosmos, Loftus Stadium 15:30

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2	SuperSport United	15	8	28
3	Kaizer Chiefs	15	8	28
4	Moroka Swallows	15	7	26
5	Orlando Pirates	15	7	24
6	Free State Stars	15	7	24
7	Ajax Cape Town	15	7	24
8	Bidvest Wits	15	6	23
9	Bloem Celtic	15	6	22
10	AmaZulu	15	5	20
11	Maritzburg Utd	15	4	19
12	Golden Arrows	15	4	14
13	Platinum Stars	15	3	13
14	Santos	15	3	12
15	Black Leopards	15	2	10
16	Jomo Cosmos	15	1	9

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