Żabbar U-17 player handed one-year ban after Sunday's fracas against Naxxar
One player was hospitalised and two needed treatment after scuffles between Naxxar and Żabbar SP U-17 players
The Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner handed a one-year ban to a Żabbar St Patrick U-17 player following the fracas that happened during Sunday’s clash against Naxxar Lions at the Dingli Ground.
The referee was forced to abandon the match after both sets of players were involved in a scuffle. During the fracas, a Naxxar Lions player was hit by a Żabbar player and was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
During the scuffle, two other Żabbar SP players were also hurt and needed medical attention after the match.
The case was assessed by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner on Tuesday who decided to hand a one-year ban to Żabbar St Patrick player Jaden Buckland.
On the other hand, Jamie Azzopardi was handed a one-match ban after he was sent off for two yellow cards during the match.
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