Serbia awarded Albania win but docked points: UEFA

A file photo taken on October 14, 2014 shows a flag with Albanian national symbols attached to a remotely operated drone flying in the stadium during the EURO 2016 group I football match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade. AFP Photo

UEFA's disciplinary committee on Oct. 24 awarded Serbia a 3-0 victory in their aborted Euro 2016 qualification match with Albania, but deducted them three points.
      
Albania's football federation responded by saying they would appeal the decision.
      
The match in Belgrade was halted on October 14 after home fans invaded the pitch and attacked Albania players after a pro-Albanian flag was carried over the stadium by a drone.
      
The match was goalless when it was abandoned in the 41st minute as Albania players fled to the changing rooms as irrate fans invaded the pitch.
     
The provocative flag included a map of 'Greater Albania' incorporating parts of Serbia.
      
Albania allegedly refused to continue playing as Serbian fans chanted "Death to Albanians" and "Kill Albanians".
      
"The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) met yesterday (Thursday) and announced the following decision after various incidents that occurred during the European Qualifier Group I match between Serbia and Albania, which was played in Belgrade on 14 October," said a UEFA media release.
      
"The CEDB has decided to declare the above-mentioned match as forfeited. As a consequence, the Football Association of Albania (FShF) is deemed to have lost the match 3-0. In addition, the FShF has been fined 100,000 euros ($127,000).
      
"The CEDB has also decided to deduct the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) three points for the current UEFA European Championship qualifying competition, In addition, the FSS has been ordered to play its next two UEFA competition matches as host team behind closed doors. Finally, the association has been fined 100,000 euros."       

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