Brighton striker banned for three matches for violent conduct

Striker Tomer Hemed (Brighton) has been suspended for three matches by the English Football Association (FA) for violent conduct.

Striker Hemed was suspended for three matches. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Tomer Hemed scored the only goal as Brighton beat Newcastle 1-0 at home in the sixth round of the Premier League last weekend. However, in the final minutes of that match, Hemed acted inappropriately when he deliberately stepped on midfielder DeAndre Yedlin's foot during a tackle after the player had fallen.

Although Hemed's actions were not seen by the referee, they were captured on television cameras and the striker was fined by the FA after reviewing the match footage.

According to TTO