UEFA hands ‘Maza’ two-match Europe ban

UEFA has banned ‘Maza’ Rodriguez for two European matches following his sending off in PSV´s Europa League loss to FC Sibir. The defender was shown a straight red card for pushing Shevchenko. If PSV succeed in progressing to the group stage of the Europa League on Thursday, ‘Maza’ will have to sit out the first leg.

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UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body imposed a one-match suspension earlier this week, prior to a final decision at a meeting on 25th August. ‘Maza’ was shown a straight red card on the stroke of half time during the match at FC Sibir Novosibirsk. It is the first time the Mexican has been suspended for a match in a European competition. PSV have decided not to launch an appeal.