Malik gets a week

Osama Malik has received a one-match ban from the Independent Match Review Panel for his challenge on Brisbane Roar midfielder Ben Halloran.

Adelaide United player Osama Malik has been suspended for one week due to the red card he received against Brisbane Roar.

Malik was sent from the field for his last man challenge on Ben Halloran at the weekend and will miss the Reds’ clash against Melbourne Heart.