Preparing an appeal: one of the First League leaders reacted to the ban of their defender

Sporting Club Poltava has issued an official statement regarding the harsh decision of the UAF Control and Disciplinary Committee. According to the disciplinary body's verdict, defender and U-20 World Champion Oleh Veremienko was disqualified for six months. The reason for such a severe punishment was a serious incident on the pitch during a match, which resulted in opposing team player Nazar Prykhodko receiving a severe injury and being forced into a long-term rehabilitation process.

Club reaction and defense arguments

The management and legal department of SC Poltava categorically disagree with the imposed punishment, considering it excessively harsh and disproportionate to the actual circumstances of the episode. The club emphasizes that the heavy foul was of an exclusively gaming and unintentional nature. Poltava's position is based on the fact that the defender had no malicious intent to injure the opponent, and he sincerely repented for what happened, making every effort to help his injured colleague.

Contradictory data

On the one hand, the UAF CDC applied maximum sanctions, relying on the severity of the consequences for Nazar Prykhodko's health and the nature of the clash. On the other hand, the defense side and representatives of SC Poltava insist on mitigating the verdict, focusing on Oleh Veremienko's impeccable disciplinary record. Prior to this incident, the footballer had never received red cards while playing for the club, and his prompt reaction and support for the injured player demonstrate a high degree of responsibility.

Next steps and appeal prospects

Currently, the legal service of SC Poltava is finalizing the preparation of an official appeal to higher instances of Ukrainian football. The club intends to achieve a review of the disqualification term, counting on the consideration of mitigating circumstances, such as the lack of malicious intent, the player's remorse, and active assistance in the rehabilitation of the injured football player. Experts note that such cases require a detailed study of video materials.