ISL: Goa government makes arrangements to avoid law and order problems during second semifinal leg

The Goa government has chalked out plans to ensure that there is no law and order problem during the football match scheduled on Wednesday between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata as part of the the second leg of the second semi-finals of Hero Indian Super League (ISL).

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar told reporters in Panaji on Tuesday that all agencies have been asked to take precautions to avoid last minute mobbing as well as ensure proper regulation of crowds during the match, scheduled at Nehru Stadium Fatorda. Organisers had faced unruly crowds yesterday, after tickets for the match were sold within hours of opening the counter.

Parsekar said that he has already held meetings with officials due to the unprecedented response for tickets.

"We have also decided to put two big screens outside the stadium, so that those who don't get the ticket can watch it there," Parsekar said.

Police had resorted to a mild lathi charge yesterday after fans went berserk after tickets got sold out and a few hoardings were burnt by them.

"Some people who could not get tickets were upset. We have made sure that the law and order situation will not arise tomorrow," the chief minister said. "The semi-finals scheduled on Wednesday are very crucial as it will decide the second finalist for the coveted ISL title," he said.

The final matches of the league are scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 20.