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Aberdeen fined and warned by UEFA over crowd trouble in Cyprus

Disappointment was etched over Aberdeen faces at full-time in Cyprus
Image: Aberdeen were dumped out of the Europa League in Cyprus

Aberdeen have been fined £9,100 by UEFA following crowd disturbances in Cyprus earlier in August.

The Dons lost their third qualifying round second leg against Apollon Limassol 2-0 as they were dumped out of the Europa League 3-2 on aggregate.

Riot police were forced to intervene in the away section in Larnaca as Aberdeen fans clashed with stewards.

The Scottish Premiership side were hit with charges over the trouble and "no stewards travelling with supporters".

The latter charge was a breach of UEFA's safety and security regulations.

As well as the financial punishment for the fans' behaviour, Aberdeen have been warned by Europe's governing body over the lack of stewards.

Aberdeen's Anthony O'Connor cuts a dejected figure after the second goal.
Image: Anthony O'Connor cut a dejected figure after losing to Apollon Limassol

Flares were thrown from the home section early in the second half, landing close to Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis in his own goal, while referee Stephan Klossner threatened to abandon the game if the supporters' behaviour did not improve.

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Apollon Limassol had been charged with setting off fireworks, throwing missiles and the improper conduct of their team and were fined £25,000.

Speaking shortly after the game, Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes said: "I heard the stewards were very heavy-handed, going in with tear gas and being very aggressive.

"When supporters behind the dugout are spitting at our players, myself and the staff that is when stewards need to be more visible."

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