The Football Association of Wales have rejected Cardiff striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's appeal against his dismissal against Colchester.Hasselbaink was sent off after catching Colchester goalkeeper Dean Gerken with a high boot midway through the second half of Saturday's game and will now miss the home Championship games against Bristol City, Southampton and West Brom.

A statement by the FA of Wales read: "A Disciplinary Panel of the Football Association of Wales met to consider the claim of wrongful dismissal in respect of the sending-off for serious foul play of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink of Cardiff City FC during the Football League Championship match, Colchester United v Cardiff City played on 15th March 2008.

"After carefully considering the written and DVD evidence submitted, the panel decided the 'claim' should be determined as follows: The 'claim' is rejected and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink shall serve the standard three-match suspension with immediate effect."

Hasselbaink will not be banned for Cardiff's FA Cup semi-final against Barnsley at Wembley on April 6.

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