Charleroi and KV Mechelen know what to do with the stopped match a few months ago. And there is a lot to say about that.
Charleroi supporters made themselves heard several times in November, so that the match against Mechelen had to be stopped at a 1-0 score.
Everyone had expected a flat defeat for Charleroi, but the disciplinary Council for Professional Football decided on Friday for a replay.
Replay
The entire match must be replayed behind closed doors. The Zebras were also fined 10,000 euros and have another match behind closed doors.
At Mechelen they react with surprise, although they do not want to say too much for the time being. Steps may be considered towards appeal procedures, the BAS, …
Surprise
“We are surprised to learn of the verdict of the disciplinary committee for professional football about the stopped match between Sporting Charleroi and KV Mechelen.”
The club will discuss this decision internally and will issue a statement early next week.