UEFA has imposed the first harsh punishment on two clubs for the behavior of their fans and after announcing last Friday, July 14, the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Hamrun Spartans maltese and maccabi haifa of the first qualifying round of the Champions League played on July 11, 2023 at the Centenary Stadium in Malta.
The file was opened as a result of serious incidents and where the match had to be interrupted in the second half due to the launch of flares from the stands on the artificial turf and due to clashes between two fans. Half of the second part, from the sector to the stands of the fans of maccabi haifa started launching several flares that ended up falling onto the field and damaging the artificial grass, forcing the Scottish referee to Donald Robertson to stop the game. In addition, fans of both teams clashed in the stands and threw various objects at each other. Players from the field tried to reassure the fans to continue the rivalry. At the time of the interruption, the Israeli team was leading 0-2. After a long pause, the game resumed and ended with the victory of maccabi haifa by 0-4.
The UEFA Appeals Body announced the penalties imposed on both teams. In the case of the local club of Hamrun Spartans was fined 20,000 euros and ordered the partial closure of the stadium Hamrun Spartans in its main stand for the next fight and as a result of the disruption of public order. This closure was suspended under a two-year trial. To this is added another fine of 8,250 euros for blocking public corridors.
In the case of MaccabiUEFA ordered the implementation of the measure it adopted on December 7 last year, which was then suspended, consisting of a ban on the sale of tickets to its visiting supporters for the next UEFA competition match, for lighting of fireworks and launching objects.
He was also fined 30,000 euros and another match without selling tickets to his fans for a match away from his stadium for lighting flares, throwing objects, damage and disruption of public order . They also have 30 days to contact the Maltese club and pay the cost of the damage caused by their fans.
Source: La Verdad
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