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Qatar coach Musovic escapes Asian Cup ban

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-07-13 08:40

HANOI, July 12 - Qatar coach Dzemaludin Musovic has escaped a touchline
ban after being sent off during his side's Asian Cup opener, tournament
officials said on Thursday.

The Bosnian was ordered down the tunnel late in Qatar's 1-1 draw with
holders Japan for protesting over a red card shown to key player Hussain
Yaser.

"The AFC (Asian Football Confederation) didn't ban me," Musovic told
Reuters. "They told me I am on the bench for the game. That's nice!"

Qatar play tournament co-hosts Vietnam in Hanoi later on Thursday.

The AFC confirmed that Musovic had been let off for his outburst at
Australian referee Matthew Breeze two hours later.

Musovic flew into rage after Breeze showed Yaser a straight red in what
appeared a harsh dismissal. Breeze promptly instructed Musovic to join
Yaser for an early walk.

Former Manchester City player Yaser will miss Qatar's showdown with
Vietnam after his dismissal for fouling Japan substitute Hideo Hashimoto.

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