WATCH: The two yellow cards at the centre of police investigation into A-League betting scandal
Police allege Macarthur FC captain Uli Davila was in contact with a man in South America to manipulate yellow cards during matches, with Bulls…
Melbourne Victory skipper Mark Milligan faces a ban at a crucial point in his season after being cited by the A-League match review panel.
Milligan caught opponent Terry Antonis with a flying elbow at the 23rd minute mark of Victory’s 3-3 draw with Sydney FC on Saturday night.
While referee Peter Green was within five metres of the midfield clash, play was allowed to continue, suggesting the official did not see the incident.
Antonis, who like Milligan is in the Socceroos’ provisional Asian Cup squad, fell to the ground clutching his head, with blood streaming from a cut above his eye.
Coach Graham Arnold said the 21-year-old required 10 stitches from the incident, and played the rest of the match with blurry vision.
Milligan has until 1200 (AEDT) on Tuesday to lodge a response, with the match review panel due to consider the clash later that afternoon.
The midfielder faces the prospect of missing Victory’s remaining games before the A-League breaks for the Asian Cup in early January.
Victory play cross-town rivals Melbourne City on December 20, before a home game with Newcastle Jets on the 27th.
After that, Milligan will enter the Socceroos camp in preparation for the Asian Cup – meaning any ban longer than two games could continue into February.
Victory will support Milligan in their submission, with coach Kevin Muscat suggesting after the game his player had eyes only for the ball.
“From where I was, they’re running towards each other, Milligan’s obviously got his eyes are on the ball because he’s ended up heading it,” he said.
Are you the ultimate team manager? Pick your own superstar team and go head to head with other football fans for glory and cash prizes on Draftstars. Imagine what you could be buying instead. Set a deposit limit.
Police allege Macarthur FC captain Uli Davila was in contact with a man in South America to manipulate yellow cards during matches, with Bulls…
The A-League is reeling on the eve of its showpiece finals campaign after NSW Police charged three players with alleged betting offences. The players…
So the Mariners enter the second leg of their A-League semi-final against the Sky Blues in the box seat and the Phoenix hold home-ground…
With the breaking news emanating from Wanderland that Marko Rudan has departed the club due to personal reasons, the availability of former Mariners coach…
Anyone who has been watching football this season would likely be familiar with the historic season that Bayer Leverkusen is currently undertaking. For…
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan will depart the club despite being under a long term contract, citing personal reasons. The Wanderers confirmed Thursday…