Monday, January 26, 2009
Three dates of suspension for punching a rival Adriano
Posted by Lesbond at Monday, January 26, 2009Brazilian striker Adriano was punished with a suspension on Monday for three days to give a punch to an opponent in the match that his club Inter Milan on Sunday before the disputed Sampdoria by the Italian League.
Adriano scored the goal that gave Inter the 1-0 victory, a result that allowed the nerazzurri regain the status of leaders of the lone Serie A.
The sporting judge Gianpaolo Tosel determined that Adriano beat Daniele Gastaldello treacherously to Sampdoria in the stomach, for 38 minutes shortly before the Brazilian anotase s goal to extend the first time.
The penalty was imposed after analyzing television images that show when Adriano hit the tip, which was not appreciated by the arbitrator.
According to a communique from the Italian league, the judge found "clear and irrefutable" Adriano intends hitting the opponent, "with the clear potential to cause injury."
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