London (dpa)
An independent organizing committee decided to fine Liverpool and Everton, after they failed to control the behavior of the players and technical staff in the “Merseyside Derby” in the English Football League at “Anfield” stadium last week.
And the British news agency “BA Media” stated that before the end of the match, which Liverpool won 2-0, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford entered into an altercation with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, so that the matter turned into a quarrel between the players of the two teams, and a number of members of the technical staff in each. From Liverpool and Everton.
As a result, it was decided to fine Liverpool an amount of 25 thousand pounds sterling. $ 30,” while Everton will pay 40,000 pounds, which is a larger fine for the visiting team, due to a previous accusation following an incident in a home confrontation against Crystal Palace early this season.
The Football Association said: Both clubs admitted their failure to control players and substitutes in an orderly manner, and they refrained from provocative behavior during the 86th minute.