UEFA probes crowd disturbances in Dynamo Kiev draw with Chelsea
Thursday 22 October 2015 16:37, UK
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Dynamo Kiev following crowd disturbances during the goalless Champions League draw with Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Kiev will have to answer a charge of racist behaviour after UEFA received reports from anti-discrimination group Fare that four black men were attacked by other Dynamo fans in a home section of the Olympic Stadium.
FARE's executive director Piara Powar said the incident had been captured on camera and told PA: "Usually we do not go public with these sort of reports - but we thought the footage was so serious that it should be shared with the media."
Earlier this year, Dynamo were fined 15,000 euros by European football's governing body following the racist behaviour of their fans during a Europa League match against Everton at the same venue.
The Ukrainian side were also punished for setting off fireworks and for insufficient organisation during the 5-2 second leg win over the Toffees in March.
UEFA also ordered partial closure of their home ground for the first leg of the quarter-final against Fiorentina the following month.
The disciplinary committee will judge the case next Tuesday.
