In making its decision, the Control and Disciplinary Body took into account the player's plea for mitigation and his previous unblemished disciplinary record. FROM UEFA WEBSITE.
This is utter bollox; we all knew that UEFA weren't going to get tough on him but a three match ban and a hefty fine would have been still short of what he deserved but more appropriate than what he got - a pathetic two game ban for nearly ending a players career. As has been said lets hope shitski get knocked out in the next round.
They will miss Essien in the CL like we missed Alonso through their cheating and getting him booked and breaking his ankle.
