Misconduct Against Players or Persons Other Than Match Offi Cials
1. Including the automatic suspension incurred in accordance with art. 18 par. 4, the overall suspension imposed on any person receiving a direct red card shall be for:
a) at least one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity (particularly by deliberately handling the ball);
b) at least two matches for serious foul play (particularly in the case of excessive or brute force);
c) at least two matches for unsporting conduct towards an opponent or a person other than a match offi cial (subject to art. 53, 54 and 57-60);
d) at least two matches for assaulting (elbowing, punching, kicking etc.) an opponent or a person other than a match offi cial;
e) at least six matches for spitting at an opponent or a person other than a match offi cial.
2. A fi ne may also be imposed in all cases.
3. The right is reserved to punish an infringement in accordance with art. 84 a). 34