Think back to uni in their promotion season from div 1 and they had all their points taken from them for a misregistration of a player. Why is this any different? There is a precedent of this so it sticks.
Happy with the points being taken off them, don't see why they are awarded to the opposition with a 3-0 score line.
MPL is subject to the criteria in NZF Regulation 5 re Player Eligibility, namely:
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"8.4 In the event of an ineligible player playing (taking the field as player and participating either in full or in part of a match), the following sanctions will apply:
- 8.4.1 The offending team shall be sanctioned with a forfeit and will be considered to have lost the match by 3-0;
- 8.4.2 The opposing team shall be awarded the points for the match. If the goal difference at the end of the match is greater than three in favour of the opposing team, the result on the pitch is upheld; "