The Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner issued one-match suspensions to three players following the final round of matches in the 360Sports Malta Premier Opening Round League Phase.
The disciplinary actions reflect a wide range of infractions, from accumulating yellow cards to serious on-field misconduct, including sending offs. The fines vary in amount, with some players facing significant financial penalties in addition to match suspensions. The most severe penalties were handed out to club officials, with fines of €60 each for certain incidents involving Gzira United FC’s Dennis Apap and Gaetano Giovanni Farruggio, as well as Hibernians FC’s Stephen Abela.
This comprehensive list serves as a reminder to players and officials that the MFA’s disciplinary process remains firm in enforcing the rules of the game. The upcoming matches will no doubt see the affected players and clubs working hard to avoid further sanctions, with key fixtures approaching in both the Premier League and lower divisions.
Yipke Gnamien (Birkirkara), Emerson Souza (Floriana), and Marc Van de Font Bovenkamp (Melita) will consequently miss their team’s inaugural match in the Top 6/Bottom 6 competition.
Balzan FC
- Nicholas Pulis: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
Birkirkara FC
- Gnamien Yikpe Gislain: Suspended for 1 match and fined €22.50 for his fourth yellow card of the season (article 8B(4)(f), 12(i)(a)).
- Maxuell Maia (Samurai): Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Paul Mbong: Fined €30 for violating article 8A(4)(e).
- Neil Micallef: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
Floriana FC
- Alexandros Kouro: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Emerson Santos De Souza: Suspended for 1 match and fined €22.50 for being sent off (article 8B(4)(e), 7(v)).
- Dunstan Vella: Fined €30 for violations under article 8B(4)(i)(ii).
Gzira United FC
- Thaylor Aldama: Fined €30 for violating article 8A(4)(e).
- Christian Saint Ebisindor: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Alex Da Paixao Alves (Lecao): Fined €30 for violating article 8A(4)(e).
- Marcelo Mariano Dias: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Luis Carlos Riascos: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8C(1)(e).
- Zachary Scerri: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Dennis Apap (Official): Fined €60 for violating articles 8A(4)(e), 8A(5)(a)(ii).
- Gaetano Giovanni Farruggio (Official): Fined €60 for violating articles 8A(4)(e), 8A(5)(a)(ii).
Hamrun Spartans FC
- Mayron Marques Barbosa da Rocha: Fined €30 for violating articles 8B(4)(i)(ii).
- Steve Borg: Fined €15 for violating article 8A(4)(g).
- Gabriel Vella: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
Hibernians FC
- Bjorn Kristensen: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Pedro Henrique Nunes Silva: Fined €15 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Stephen Abela (Official): Fined €60 for violating articles 8A(4)(e), 8A(5)(a)(ii).
Marsaxlokk FC
- Jai Quitongo: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
Melita FC
- Aldair Simanca Pena: Fined €30 for violating articles 8B(4)(i)(ii).
- Marc Van De Font Bovenkamp: Suspended for 1 match and fined €30 for his fourth yellow card (articles 8B(4)(i)(ii), 12(i)(a)).
Mosta FC
- João Victor De Souza Teixeira: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- Clayton Failla: Fined €30 for violating article 8A(4)(e).
- Adrian Farrugia (Official): Fined €45 for violating articles 8A(4)(d), 8A(5)(a)(ii).
Zabbar St. Patrick FC
- Leonardo Agius: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8B(4)(f).
- João Pedro De Sa Mendonca: Fined €30 for violating articles 8B(4)(i)(ii).
- Brian Ariel Gambarte: Fined €22.50 for violating article 8C(1)(e).
