Tottenham Hotspur Women midfielder Rianna Dean has been handed a two-match ban after being found guilty of \u2018deception of a match official\u2019 in their recent match against Reading Women.<\/p>\n
The incident happened in the second half of the match, when Dean was adjudged to have deceived the referee in order to gain an advantage. The referee then showed her a yellow card, which was later upgraded to a red card after the match was reviewed.<\/p>\n
The Football Association\u2019s Regulatory Commission has now issued Dean with a two-match suspension, meaning she will miss their upcoming matches against Birmingham City and Bristol City.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Tottenham Hotspur Women said: \u201cWe are disappointed with the outcome of the FA\u2019s Regulatory Commission\u2019s review of the incident involving Rianna Dean in our match against Reading Women. <\/p>\n
\u201cRianna has been found guilty of \u2018deception of a match official\u2019 and has been handed a two-match ban. We respect the decision of the Regulatory Commission and will ensure Rianna is supported during this period.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dean has been an important part of the Tottenham Women team this season, making 15 appearances and scoring four goals. She will now have to sit out the next two matches while her teammates look to continue their good form in the Women\u2019s Super League.<\/p>\n
The incident highlights the importance of player discipline in the game, as well as the need for players to be aware of the consequences of their actions. Dean will now have to learn from her mistake and ensure she doesn\u2019t make the same mistake again in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tottenham Hotspur Women midfielder Rianna Dean has been handed a two-match ban after being found guilty of \u2018deception of a match official\u2019 in their recent match against Reading Women. The incident happened in the second half of the match, when Dean was adjudged to have deceived the referee in order to gain an advantage. The …<\/p>\n