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Type of Incident:Game Protest/Forfeit
Date of Incident:2019-04-13
Time of Incident:04:15:00
Location of Incident:Walnut Creek
Home Team:Walnut Creek 07B Blue (CAN)
Visiting Team:Walnut Creek soccer Club
Age Group and Gender:U12B
Team Affiliation of Individual Committing Incident:Walnut Creek 07B Blue (CAN)
Incident Summary:Allegation that Walnut Creek used a suspended player in a match against Richmond. The Walnut Creek coach convinced the referee to allow the player to play by showing the referee a signed Suspension Verification Form for 1 game.
Comments:The Walnut Creek player was suspended for 2 games not 1 and as such was ineligible to play. The game is declared a 3-0 forfeit in favor Richmond for Walnut Creek using an illegal player. The Walnut Creek coach, Michael Hoffert, is suspended 4 games for using an ineligible player.