Adelaide United import Qu Shengqing has been given a two-match suspension for head-butting after appearing at a Football Federation Australia disciplinary hearing in Sydney on Wednesday night.

The former Chinese international received an automatic one-match penalty after being sent off following an incident involving Queensland Roar captain Chad Gibson during last Friday night's 0-0 draw at Lang Park.

Qu also received an additional one-match sanction.

Adelaide United chief executive Michael Petrillo said Qu had accepted the verdict and regretted his actions.

"He's extremely remorseful, in particular because he's felt he's let his team-mates down," he said.

"At a time when we may be without Fernando, it's probably come at the most awkward time possible."

Qu will miss United's upcoming fixtures against Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners.

(CRI September 28, 2006)