Misconduct Against Opponents or Persons Other Than Match Offi Cials
1. Including the automatic suspension incurred in accordance with art. 18 par. 4, any recipient of a direct red card shall be suspended as follows:
a) one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity (particularly by deliberately handling the ball);
b) at least one match for serious foul play (particularly in the case of excessive or brute force);
c) at least one match 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 offence in accordance with art.
84 a) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.