Tiatto received a two match suspension, of which one match will be suspended and will be activated should Tiatto receive a caution or red card in his first match back from serving his suspension.

The incident involving Tiatto occurred in the 7th minute of the round one A-League fixture between Queensland Roar and Adelaide United last Saturday.

Tiatto - making his A-League debut for Roar - went in hard on Adelaide's Richie Alagich while challenging for the ball.

Despite the incident happening on the ball and in front of an assistant referee, play was allowed to continue.

The decision to cite him on serious foul play charges has sparked controversy, with some claiming it amounts to video refereeing, which is currently outlawed by FIFA.

Roar CEO Lawrence Oudendyk said the club contested a point of principle surrounding the laws of the game, but had at no time argued that the tackle by Tiatto was anything other than “crude”.

“We wish to make it clear that we do not, and never have, condoned the nature of the tackle in question and that is a matter we will deal with internally," he said.

“However, we felt very strongly that we should contest this charge on the principle that the officials made a determination on the challenge during the game."

He added: "Whether that determination was correct or incorrect is not the issue as the referee’s decision, as we are always told, is final.

“Whilst we are disappointed with the outcome, we accept the decision of the panel and now wish to turn our attention our upcoming game against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday.”

Danny Tiatto will miss Queensland Roar’s round two A-League match against Newcastle Jets.

He will be eligible for selection for Roar’s round three fixture against Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, September 6.

But if he picks up a yellow in that game, he will be suspended again for the following match, under the FFA's ruling.