AFC suspends Al-Hilal's Summerville and Al-Gharafa's Bennacer three matches after clash

The Asian Football Confederation has banned Crescêncio Summerville and Ismaël Bennacer for three matches and fined each $2,000 for violent conduct.

• The AFC disciplinary committee issued the suspensions after both players were sent off in Al-Hilal's 2-1 win over Al-Gharafa on September 15.
• Summerville will miss Al-Hilal's matches against Al-Sadd, Al-Shamal, and Shabab Al-Ahli on October 13, 27, and November 3.
• Bennacer will miss Al-Gharafa's fixtures against Esteghlal, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.
• Saudi journalist Abdulrahman Abaoud said Al-Hilal will deduct half of Summerville's monthly salary under the club's internal regulations.