Corozal 1st Division Championship resumes on Sunday in Carolina; player who attacked referee banned

Copper Bank FC – Photo Credit: Copper Bank FC

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Corozal Football Association (CFA) 1^st Division Championship returns to the fold on Sunday at the Carolina Football Field with two matches and the completion of a third game which was  suspended.

On Sunday, March 24, according to a CFA report, the match between Corozal San Antonio and Sarteneja was suspended after San Antonio player Clifton Sanker assaulted referee Edgar Tun. The 25 remaining minutes will be played starting at 12:00 pm on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Clifton Sanker has been banned for the remainder of the 2024 season by both the CFA and the Football Federation of Belize

“The player should NOT be allowed to play in any competition for the rest of the year,” the CFA said.

Ranchito Warriors FC – Photo Credit: Corozal Football Association

After the Corozal San Antonio-Sarteneja game is completed, Copper Bank will tackle Club Atlético Tempestad at 1:15 pm. Then, the Ranchito Warriors will take on the Calcutta Bulls at 3:15 pm.

Copperbank and Ranchito Warriors lead the Corozal 1^st Division Championship with four points each. Sarteneja and Afghani are next with three points apiece. San Antonio, Calcutta, and Tempestad don’t have any points yet.

Sarteneja’s Clayton Villanueva leads all goalscorers with three goals. Corozal San Antonio’s Clifford Sanker and Afghani’s Nazir Swaso and Enrique Valdez follow with two goals each.

Standings courtesy of Corozal Football Association

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