TORONTO - Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney says he's not surprised that Jackson has been handed an additional one-game ban for his red card last week and has already spoken to the Brazilian about losing his cool.

Upset that Chivas USA midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker was not called for a foul on him, Jackson took matters into his own hands in the 66th minute of Toronto's 3-0 win last Sunday.

Jackson promptly took Reo-Coker down with a scissors tackle, then kicked up at the English player. Reo-Coker shoved Jackson, only to be slapped by the Brazilian.

Both players were ejected and have been fined undisclosed amounts by Major League Soccer.

Reo-Coker got the standard one-game ban that comes with a red card. Jackson, who missed one game earlier this season though suspension, got a two-game ban.

Vanney said he was not surprised at the additional suspension and "not very excited" at the misconduct that warranted it.

"It was sort of in a time of the game where our emotions should really be in check, because we were up and he's very aware of that," said Vanney. "It was really sort of a personal conflict and we don't really have time for personal conflicts in a moment where we are pushing for playoff spots."

Vanney said he had talked to Jackson, who had apologized for his actions.

The Toronto coach, who said the Brazilian had had an excellent game prior to tangling with Reo-Coker, says Jackson has to make better choices.

"With all very talented players, they have a little bit of an edge in there and you don't want to shut it off completely. At the same time, he's got to make better decisions. He's aware of that."

The 26-year-old Brazilian has four goals in 23 games this season.

Jackson will miss Saturday's match against the visiting Portland Timbers and an Oct. 4 game in Los Angeles against the Galaxy.