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Rhinos penalized for infraction

August 15, 2008 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


TAMPA, FL -- United Soccer Leagues issued the Rochester Rhinos a deduction of one point in the 2008 USL First Division standings, and an undisclosed fine, Friday for the use of an Ineligible Player per league regulations.

The infraction occurred when the Rochester Rhinos player Andrew Gregor did not serve a one game suspension scheduled for August 10 versus the Puerto Rico Islanders for the accumulation of five yellow cards. Gregor received his fifth caution August 3, and according to USL disciplinary procedures was required to serve his suspension on the seventh day upon reaching the plateau.

In addition to the penalties assessed for the Ineligible Player infraction, Gregor's suspension has been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 16 versus the Minnesota Thunder.

The penalties were originally issued to the Rhinos on Tuesday, August 12. On Wednesday, the Rhinos appealed the penalties assessed on the grounds that Gregor had served the suspension in the prior match played August 8 versus Puerto Rico. Upon appeal, the penalties were sustained.

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