The Independent Match Review Panel upheld the referee's decision on the night, meaning the Socceroos defender will miss matches against Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar.

The IMRP report was as follows: The Red Card issued to Michael Beauchamp (Melbourne Heart) in or around the 52nd minute of the match against Central Coast Mariners on Friday. The player was issued with a R2 Red Card for his "Assault on a Player (e.g. violent conduct when not challenging for the ball)".

Following Melbourne Heart's submission of an "Obvious Error (Red Card) Application" seeking to challenge the Red Card issued to Beauchamp, the MRP upheld the red card. As a consequence the player is to serve a 2 match suspension which is the minimum sanction for this offence under the Hyundai A-League Disciplinary Regulations.