Over Rumors of Match-Fixing:
Alliance Prexy, Officials Express Shock, Dismay


            George Haddad, Alliance FC President

August 29, 2002
Siebo D. Williams
Monrovia

         The President, officials and playing body of the Alliance FC has expressed shock and dismay over rumors in some media reports of match fixing after the defeat of Mighty Barrolle by the Alliance FC, 5-0.

         A release issued yesterday quoted the Alliance FC President that such allegation does not go along with the spirit of sportsmanship which is aimed at strengthening and unifying the human body. Adding, "this is the reason for which the team joined others in the national league. Hence, in sport, there should be no room for the business of buying and selling."

        The Alliance FC boss has assured the public that the team is in the business of promoting the youths of Liberia and in investing substantially in training and educating to develop its team to uplift the standard of football in Liberia.

       For clarity, Alliance is asking the local television stations to replay the entire game for the public to view and judge for themselves.

      The Alliance boss has thanked the referee and LFA officials for ably handling the game, and also hail their many fans and supporters for the support given the team. He assured them of victories at all times as the team prepares for the knockout and Big Eight leagues.

      It can be recalled Alliance FC dragged Mighty Barrolle 5-0 over the weekend to book one of the places in their group for the new premier league.

       The victory came as no surprise to Alliance FC fans and supporters because Barrolle was also beaten 3-2 in the first phase of the league by Alliance. "The second defeat shows that Barrolle just can play Alliance FC," a fan remarked last Sunday after the match