One-match ban for Löw, Hickersberger
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has confirmed a one-match suspension for Germany coach Joachim Löw and his Austrian counterpart Josef Hickersberger.
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Referee's decision
Referee Manuel Enrique Mejuto González was called over to the technical zone by the fourth official in the 35th minute of the game, after the two coaches had shouted at each other and then began to shout at the fourth official. The referee then decided to send both coaches to the stands. According to the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations Article 70, a manager or coach who is suspended from carrying out his function may follow the match from the stands but is not allowed in the dressing room, tunnel or technical area before and during the game, nor is he allowed to get in contact with his team.
No appeal
Löw will not be permitted on the bench for Thursday's quarter-final between Germany and Portugal in Basel. Hickersberger will serve his ban in Austria's first 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against France on 6 September. This decision by the Control and Disciplinary Body is not subject to any appeal as Article 49 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations says: "Appeals against decisions taken by the Control and Disciplinary Body are admissible, except in the case of ... match suspension or suspension from carrying out a function for one competition match."
