Gabriel Cichero has received a two-match ban for elbowing Toronto FC forward Danny Dichio one minute into the second half Sunday.
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Cichero banned 2 games for elbow to Dichio
Gabriel Cichero will have to wait a bit longer than expected to play his next Major League Soccer match as the Venezuelan international defender was fined an additional $250 and suspended for an extra match for his elbow to the side of Danny Dichio's head one minute into the second half of Sunday's contest against Toronto FC.
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