The independent Match Review Panel (MRP) - consisting of Alan Contini (Chair), Con Diomis and Robert Wheatley - reconvened today to consider the following Citation Incidents from Round 10 of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 Season.
1) An incident involving Manny Muscat (Wellington Phoenix) in or around the 48th minute of Wellington Phoenix’s match against the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday afternoon. The Player was cited by the MRP in accordance with the Hyundai A-League Disciplinary Regulations (Regulations). In reviewing the incident during this afternoon’s meeting, the MRP took into consideration the submissions lodged by Wellington Phoenix. The MRP determined that the Player committed the offence of R2 – Assault on a Player against Glen Trifiro and proposed a sanction of two (2) matches, being the Mandatory Match Suspension plus one (1) additional match. This is the minimum sanction for such an offence under the Regulations.
2) An incident involving Mark Milligan (Melbourne Victory) in or around the 23rd minute of Melbourne Victory’s match against Sydney FC on Saturday evening. The Player was cited by the MRP in accordance with the Regulations. In reviewing the incident during this afternoon’s meeting, the MRP took into consideration the submissions lodged by Melbourne Victory. The MRP determined that the Player committed the offence of R1 – Serious Foul Play against Terry Antonis and proposed a sanction of three (3) matches, being the Mandatory Match Suspension plus two (2) additional matches.