Yoshito Okubo Of Japan Banned For Three Games by FIFA

Striker Yoshito Okubo of Japan has been banned for 3 games by FIFA after being sent off for violent conduct against Oman in a World cup qualifier match in Muscat. Japan drew with Oman 1-1 in that match.

Okubo received a straight red card in that match after he kicked Oman's goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi while both players were on the ground.

FIFA has also fine the Japan Football Association 5,000 Swiss francs ($4,840) for the offence.

"I'm disappointed but I am the one who is most to blame," said Okubo.

Japan Coach Calls Okubo "Idiot"

"What the hell were you doing?"..."You idiot",..these were the exact words told by Japan coach Takeshi Okada to Yoshito Okubo, when he received a red card in 1-1 draw of Japan against Oman.

Yoshito Okubo who plays for Vissel Kobe, got his red card, when he made horrible tackle om Oman goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.

This draw has made Japan positioned second in Group 2 with seven points from 4 games.