Brutal kick against opponent: footballer handed lifetime ban | OneFootball

A serious incident has shaken Indonesian amateur football: Player Dwi Pilihanto has been banned for life after a brutal foul in the fourth division and was immediately dismissed by his club KAFI Jogja. This was reported by the Indonesian portal 'detikSport'. 

In the league match against UAD FC in the Yogyakarta region, Dwi jumped with full force into the head of his opponent Amirul during a challenge, who then had to be substituted due to injury.

Videos of the foul are circulating on 'X', but we have deliberately chosen not to show them here. 

The referee initially showed a yellow card—a decision that later had massive consequences. The regional disciplinary committee of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI DIY) launched an investigation and ultimately imposed a lifetime ban on playing and participating in football activities. The official statement said that Dwi had violated several articles of the disciplinary code.

His club also responded decisively: KAFI Jogja confirmed the immediate termination of the player's contract and stated that they fully accept the association's decision. At the same time, the club wished the injured Amirul a speedy recovery and emphasized a clear commitment to fair play.

Just a few weeks ago, a similar incident occurred in the fourth Indonesian league, where a player jumped with an outstretched leg into the opponent's chest. That player was also banned for life. 

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