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Wellington Phoenix Won't Appeal Manny Muscat's Three Match Ban
The New Zealand club have also landed in more hot water for the reaction of their players.
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| Bet: | Returns: | Wellington Phoenix £27.00 | Draw £34.00 | Brisbane Roar £25.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Wellington Phoenix £25.50 | Draw £32.00 | Brisbane Roar £25.00 |
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Dec 1, 2009 3:57:27 AM
The Wellington Phoenix will not appeal the three-match suspension imposed on defender Manny Muscat after he elbowed Brisbane Roar midfielder Tommy Oar in an off-the-ball incident at the weekend.
Muscat was sent off in the 57th minute in the match at Suncorp Stadium and was subsequently charged with “Assault on a Player” (violent conduct when not challenging for the ball).
On reviewing footage of the incident, Football Federation Australia’s independent Match Review Panel deemed a three-match ban to be a suitable sanction.
Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata said club officials had closely examined the footage of the incident and, despite being initially concerned about the length of the ban, had accepted the MRP’s decision and would not be lodging an appeal.
Meanwhile, the club has been asked by FFA to explain the actions of some players following Muscat’s dismissal.
The Phoenix have been charged with Team Misconduct after players allegedly showed dissent toward a match official.
The Phoenix have till Wednesday to respond to the charge.
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Muscat was sent off in the 57th minute in the match at Suncorp Stadium and was subsequently charged with “Assault on a Player” (violent conduct when not challenging for the ball).
On reviewing footage of the incident, Football Federation Australia’s independent Match Review Panel deemed a three-match ban to be a suitable sanction.
Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata said club officials had closely examined the footage of the incident and, despite being initially concerned about the length of the ban, had accepted the MRP’s decision and would not be lodging an appeal.
Meanwhile, the club has been asked by FFA to explain the actions of some players following Muscat’s dismissal.
The Phoenix have been charged with Team Misconduct after players allegedly showed dissent toward a match official.
The Phoenix have till Wednesday to respond to the charge.
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