“the club intends to appeal”

In delicacy in this Elite regular season, Elan Chalon could have a new blow to the head. His only victory against ASVEL could be withdrawn following a complaint from his opponent, accepted by the FFBB commission.

Already at the bottom of the ranking at the start of the Betclic Elite regular season, Elan Chalon is not helped by the authorities of French Basketball. While the Saône-et-Loirien club managed to dominate ASVEL 109-107 after three overtimes, on Sunday October 20 at the Coliseum, the Burgundians could be deprived of this success, the only one of the season for them moreover.

According to a press release from the Chalonnais club, “Élan Chalon is appealing this decision“, while specifying “wish to reaffirm our deep respect for federal authorities and our commitment to the values ​​of respect and fair play which are fundamental in our discipline.”

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Towards the end of regulation time of the match and while Chalon led by 5 points against the Lyonnais, a change of player took place during a series of two free throws for ASVEL, potentially disrupting the Rhone player during his shooting routine. The referees not having intervened, a change took place between two free throws, an action prohibited according to the regulations.

Following the meeting, the visitors filed a protest. LASVEL’s request having been deemed admissible, the High Level Commission of Officials of the French Basketball Federation has made the decision to replay the match soon.

According to the FFBB and its press release, “an appeal can be lodged with the appeals chamber of the FFBB within ten working days of receipt.“And this is the intention of the Burgundian club which does not intend to let this happen after this decision.

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