Pescara given points due to ineligible Sassuolo player

Omnisports

August 30, 2016 9:33 AM

Pescara have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo after it was revealed the latter fielded an ineligible player in Antonino Ragusa.

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Sassuolo's three points from Sunday's win over Pescara have been handed to their opponents after Serie A ruled the former had used an ineligible player.

Antonino Ragusa had signed for Sassuolo from Cesena last week, and made his debut as a 65th-minute substitute in the 2-1 victory.

However, it has since emerged that the attacker - who used to ply his trade at Pescara - had not been registered in time.

Serie A confirmed the news on Tuesday, with Pescara awarded a 3-0 win, moving them on to four points while Sassuolo remain on three.

Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali subsequently stated his club's intention to appeal the ruling.

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