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Emily Woods

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

Ex-A League player Riku Danzaki pleaded guilty to seven charges over fraudulent betting on games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Former A-League club Western United's "significant financial strain" led a player to commit betting fraud by recklessly tackling the opposition to receive yellow cards, his lawyer claims.

Ex-midfielder Riku Danzaki pleaded guilty to seven charges at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday over a betting fraud he committed with a friend who played in an amateur soccer club.

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