Partizan disqualified from UEFA Cup
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Article summary
Serbian club FK Partizan have been disqualified from the 2007/08 UEFA Cup for their fans' conduct during the match against NK Zrinjski in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Article body
Serbian club FK Partizan have been disqualified from the 2007/08 UEFA Cup with immediate effect.
Spectator incidents
The Belgrade club has been handed the punishment by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body for the conduct of their supporters during the UEFA Cup first round, first-leg match against Bosnia-Herzegovnian hosts NK Zrinjski in Mostar on 19 July. Partizan won the match 6-1.
Additional fine
Partizan have also been fined €30,056 (CHF 50,000). An appeal against the verdict may be lodged within three days of the sending of the reasoned decision. The body took its decision after examining the report of the UEFA disciplinary inspector and hearing evidence from Partizan officials. Subject to any appeal proceedings, Zrinjski will progress to the second qualifying round.
