Serbia have been awarded a 3-0 walkover against Albania for last week's abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier but have also been docked three points by UEFA.
The Serbs will also be made to play their next two home games in Group I behind closed doors, while the associations responsible for either team have been fined €100,000. They will would appeal the decision.
The initial qualifier was held earlier this month and ended amid ugly scenes as a group of home supporters - there were no Albania fans permitted - stormed the pitch as players fled down the tunnel. The trouble was sparked by a flag depicting so-called Greater Albania, an area covering all parts of the Balkans where ethnic Albanians live, was flown over the pitch by a drone, aggravating deep-seated tensions between the two nations. Albania player Bekim Balaj was struck with a plastic chair when fans invaded the pitch.
The visitors were charged with "refusing to play" by UEFA in the aftermath, a charge which the Albanian federation (FHSF) rejects. "The FHSF cannot be responsible for lack of security in the Serbian territory inside and outside the stadium," read a statement. "There is clear medical evidence that Albania players were, physically and mentally, unable to play due to injuries stemming from the violence of the home supporters entering the pitch . . . the Albanian players were never notified that the official had decided to resume the match."
The Serbian FA were charged with, among other things, "crowd disturbance, insufficient organisation and use of a laser pointer" and will also lodge an appeal. "It is an unprecedented measure to deduct points from a team who have at the same time been awarded a walkover win," read a statement.
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