The Serie A Sports Judge has issued suspensions following yesterday`s four league matches, which were played after being postponed from Easter Monday due to the passing of Pope Francis. Five players have received one-match bans. Additionally, Genoa coach Patrick Vieira has also been suspended for one match for directing disrespectful remarks towards the referee in the dressing room after the game.
Below are the decisions concerning the players.
PLAYERS SENT OFF
ONE-MATCH SUSPENSION
Reda Belahyane (Lazio): for committing serious foul play.
Sebastian Villa Otoa (Genoa): for committing a foul challenge on an opponent in possession of a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
PLAYERS NOT SENT OFF
ONE-MATCH SUSPENSION AND €1,500 FINE
Jaka Bijol (Udinese): for protesting towards match officials; sanction aggravated as he is the team captain; already cautioned (Tenth sanction).
ONE-MATCH SUSPENSION
Gvidas Gineitis (Torino): for unsporting conduct on the field; already cautioned (Fifth sanction).
Roberto Piccoli (Cagliari): for misconduct towards an opponent; already cautioned (Fifth sanction).