ASVEL is surprised by the decision of the Appeals Chamber in favor of Elan Chalon

During the 7th day of Betclic Elite, Chalon beat ASVEL after three overtimes (109-107), but Tony Parker’s club lodged a protest. This had been accepted by the High Level Officials Commission and the match was supposed to be replayed. But the Appeals Chamber of the FFBB reverse the verdict this Tuesday, December 10 and awarded victory to Elan Chalon.

This Tuesday, December 17, the Villeurbanne club reacted to the news in a press releasesharing his “ astonishment » regarding this decision, also questioning “ the usefulness of being able to lodge a complaint “. Nevertheless, the club takes note and says “ focus on the rest of the season », starting with the trip to the Partizan Belgrade floor this Tuesday evening.

The press release:

“LDLC ASVEL learned with surprise and astonishment of the decision of the Appeal Chamber of the French Basketball Federation (FFBB), granting Elan Chalon its case, and thus overturning that taken by the Federal High-Level Commission of Officials to replay the match. This decision questions the usefulness of being able to lodge a complaint, the violation of the regulations of our sport therefore not being judged as an admissible reason… However, and with all due respect to the supporters of “protected ASVEL”, our club has decided to take note of this decision and concentrate on the rest of his season. »