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Mutu avoids ‘dive’ ban Tuesday 22 January, 2008

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Fiorentina striking star Adrian Mutu has avoided suspension for a suspected dive against Torino last weekend.

The Romanian won a penalty after Granata defender Salvatore Lanna crossed his path, but there seemed to be little to no contact.

Judge Gianpaolo Tosel reviewed video evidence today but decided that a trip could not be ruled out and Mutu won’t face any action.

Napoli boss Edy Reja didn’t get off so lightly and is banned from the bench for a game after his outburst at referee Christian Brighi during the Vesuviani’s 2-2 draw with Lazio.

The suspensions in full:

Three games: Stendardo (Lazio)

One game: Blasi (Napoli), Couto (Parma), Campagnaro (Sampdoria), Corini (Torino), Cozza (Reggina), Criscito (Genoa), Mutarelli (Lazio), De Rossi (Roma), Sardo (Catania)

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