The independent Match Review Panel (MRP) – consisting of Simon Micallef (Chair), Alan Davidson and Alan Contini – convened to consider an incident involving Fahid Ben Khalfallah (Melbourne Victory) which arose in or around the 56th minute of Melbourne Victory’s Round 17 Hyundai A-League Match against Perth Glory on Saturday, 30 January 2016.

The MRP has the authority to consider the incident as Fahid Ben Khalfallah was issued with a direct red card.

The MRP confirmed that Fahid Ben Khalfallah will serve a suspension of one (1) match, being the minimum sanction for the offence of serious unsporting conduct.