Croatia fans clash during the game.
Europe's soccer governing body
UEFA said on Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the
soccer federations of Croatia and Turkey for crowd trouble during the
Euro 2016 tournament in France.
Both federations could face sanctions for fans from their countries
"throwing objects and setting off fireworks", a statement read.
Croatia faces additional charges over alleged "racist behaviour", while Turkey faces charges over supporters invading the pitch.
The incidents occurred on Friday during the Spain vs Turkey and Czech
Republic vs Croatia matches. The hearing will take place on Monday.
Stewards tend to flares that have been thrown onto the pitch by fans as players look on.
The Croatia game in St Etienne
was held up for several minutes after its fans threw flares on to the
pitch and began fighting among themselves.
Eight flares and other objects landed on the pitch near to riot
police, who had been deployed in front of the section housing Croatia
fans.
The trouble broke out in the dying minutes of a game that Croatia were leading 2-1. The final score was 2-2.
Croatia, sanctioned three times during the qualifying competition, is
already facing a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after fans threw
flares and ran on to the pitch during the team's opening match at the
finals against Turkey in Paris.
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