Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Japan forward Okubo handed three-match suspension

Japan striker Yoshito Okubo was given a three-match suspension for kicking Oman's goalkeeper in a World Cup qualifier on June 7, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday..

Okubo kicked goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi in the second half of a 1-1 draw in Muscat and sent off. World governing body FIFA also fined the JFA 5,000 Swiss francs (US4,800) …

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