July 26, 2004

The Asian Football Confederation suspended Rahman Rezaei and Ali Badavi for two games each when they slapped each other during Iran's 2-2 draw with Oman on Saturday [>>> Video >>> News]. Also defender Mohammad Nostrati was banned by the tournament's disciplinary commitee for four games. "The Iran player Mohammad Nosrati deliberately stamped on the back of an Oman player in an off-the-ball incident," said the AFC statement.

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