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Liam Roberts slapped with huge extended ban after Mateta horror challenge as Millwall release ‘disappointed’ statement


MILLWALL goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been hit with an additional three-match ban by the FA.

Roberts was sent off for a horrendous tackle on Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta in the FA Cup last weekend.

A soccer goalkeeper karate kicks an opposing player in the head during a match.
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Liam Roberts was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Jean-Philippe Mateta[/caption]

Mateta received oxygen on the pitch before being taken to hospital, where he received 25 stitches on his ear.

Roberts was shown a red card by Michael Oliver, upgraded from a yellow following a VAR review.

The keeper was set to serve a three-match ban for dangerous play, but has now been handed a more severe punishment by the FA.

Millwall revealed they were “disappointed” by the decision to extend Roberts’ ban but respect the processes undertaken.

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