Euro 2016: UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Croatia following crowd trouble
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Croatia after the crowd trouble that marred the 2-2 draw with Czech Republic at Euro 2016.
The Croatian
Football Federation (HNS) is facing sanctions from UEFA after the
country's fans were involved in ugly scenes during Friday's draw with Czech Republic at Euro 2016.
Ante Cacic's
men were leading 2-1 in the closing stages of the Group D meeting in
Saint-Etienne when a number of flares were thrown onto the field from
the Croatia end.
Referee Mark Clattenburg
was forced to pause the game and, while Croatia's players sought to
calm their fans, there were ugly scenes in the stands as some supporters
scuffled with each other.
As
a result, UEFA has charged HNS with four offences – setting off of
fireworks, throwing of objects, crowd disturbance and racist behaviour.
The case will be dealt with on June 20, a day prior to Croatia's final
group meeting with Spain in Bordeaux.
One member
of the stadium staff sent to clear the flares was almost struck as one
of the pyrotechnics exploded next to him, while fighting continued in
the stands once play resumed, before Czech Republic rescued a 2-2 draw
with Tomas Necid's stoppage-time penalty.UEFA also confirmed this week that it would investigate Portugal fans after a firecracker was apparently lit among their supporters during the 1-1 draw with Iceland, also in Saint-Etienne, on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, UEFA also brought three charges against Turkey
- namely setting off of fireworks, throwing of objects and field
invasion, following their 3-0 defeat to double defending champions Spain
in Nice.
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