Muscat was hit with the ban on Monday after he was deemed to have committed 'serious foul play' following his clash with Gold Coast skipper Jason Culina during Friday night's 1-0 loss.

Victory risked a longer suspension by appealing the decision, but the Disciplinary Committee, consisting of John Marshall SC (Chair), Arthur Koumoukelis and Milan Blagojevic, upheld the decision on Wednesday night.

The verdict means that Muscat will miss the last two home-and-away games against North Queensland Fury this Friday night at Etihad Stadium and the last-round trip to Sydney, but will be free to play in the opening weekend of the finals on February 20/21.

The five match ban for Steve Pantelidis was also upheld by the Disciplinary Committee.

Both clubs have seven days to appeal.