Phoenix's Muscat hit with three-game ban

The Wellington Phoenix are counting the cost from their 4-1 A-League thrashing by
Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

Defender Manny Muscat has been hit with a three-game ban following his straight red
card after the Malta international caught Roar youngster Tommy Oar with an elbow in
the 57th minute.
An independent match review panel recommended the ban - one match more than the
minimum two-game ban for a red card - after reviewing the incident on Monday.
The Football Federation of Australia also charged the Phoenix with a team misconduct
offence for showing dissent towards a match official during the Roar game.
Muscat has until midday (AEDT) on Tuesday to accept the three-game ban or refer the
matter to a hearing by the FFA's disciplinary committee.
The Phoenix have been given until the close of business on Wednesday to respond to
the misconduct charge.