UEFA have confirmed disciplinary action following the clashes that disrupted and prematurely ended Serbia’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Albania.

The match in Belgrade on October 14 was abandoned midway through, following a clash between the two sets of players and supporter trouble in the stands.

A stunt involving a remote-controlled drone flying political flag over the pitch ignited political tension between the two countries dating back to the 1998-99 Kosovo War.

UEFA have confirmed disciplinary action following the clashes that disrupted and prematurely ended Serbia’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Albania.

The match in Belgrade on October 14 was abandoned midway through, following a clash between the two sets of players and supporter trouble in the stands.

A stunt involving a remote-controlled drone flying political flag over the pitch ignited political tension between the two countries dating back to the 1998-99 Kosovo War.

The banner was snatched out of the air by Serbian player Stefan Mitrovic and the match descended into farce, with players and officials from both sides engaging in clashes.

Today UEFA have confirmed action to be taken on the match, listing penalties against both nations.

“The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) met yesterday and announced the following decision after various incidents that occurred during the European Qualifier Group I match between Serbia and Albania, which was played in Belgrade on 14 October,” reads UEFA’s statement released.

“The CEDB has decided to declare the above-mentioned match as forfeited. As a consequence, the Football Association of Albania (FShF) is deemed to have lost the match 3-0. In addition, the FShF has been fined €100,000.

“The CEDB has also decided to deduct the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) three points for the current UEFA European Championship qualifying competition. In addition, the FSS has been ordered to play its next two UEFA competition matches as host team behind closed doors. Finally, the association has been fined €100,000.

“These decisions are open to appeal.”

Albania’s Italian Coach Gianni De Biasi has already offered his reaction.

“We are disappointed for a judgement that does not give us justice,” the 58-year-old is quoted by Italian media.

“I understand the Commission, but I think it is difficult for us to accept a verdict where we are defeated on all fronts.

“We have had taken away even that which we had earned on the field. What more could have been done?”

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