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Everton striker Oumar Niasse hit with ban because he 'exaggerated' contact from Scott Dann to deceive referee

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Oumar Niasse's was handed a ban for simulation because he 'exaggerated' how badly Scott Dann's challenge effected him.

Niasse won a penalty for Everton during their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the weekend after coming under a challenge from defender Dann, who clearly made contact.

But the FA's independent regulatory commission decided that the contact from the defender was not enough to throw Niasse off balance in the way he portrayed - which is why they hit him with a two-match ban.

Oumar Niasse has been handed a  ban after he was judged to have deceived the referee
Oumar Niasse has been handed a ban after he was judged to have deceived the referee
Niasse won a penalty on Saturday when it was deemed that  Scott Dann (left) had fouled him
Niasse won a penalty on Saturday when it was deemed that Scott Dann (left) had fouled him

The striker arched his back and collapsed both of his legs, something the commission believe was not consistent with the force of the tackle from Dann.