Serbia and Albania: disciplinary actions initiated by UEFA against the two federations

Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the Serbian and Albanian football federations following the incidents during the Serbia - Albania match (Group I of Euro 2016 qualification on 14/10/2014 ), announced UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 15/10/2014.

The Serbia - Albania match was stopped and suspended following the intrusion of a drone displaying the Albanian flag in the Partizan stadium (Belgrade, Serbia) on 14/10/2014. Invasions onto the pitch by spectators and clashes between Serb and Albanian players erupted following this incident. "The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on 23 October," said UEFA on 15/10/2014.

UEFA disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian and Albanian federations

• "Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) for:
  
  • the setting off/throwing of fireworks and missiles (Article 16(2b & c) UEFA Disciplinary Regulations)
  • crowd disturbance (Art. 16(2h) DR)
  • field invasion by supporters (Art. 16(2a) DR)
  • insufficient organisation (Art. 16(1) DR)
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