€20,000 fine for Vitória SC
Sunday, September 28, 2008
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Portuguese club Vitória SC have been fined €20,000 by UEFA for the improper conduct of their team in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round match against FC Basel in Switzerland on 27 August.
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The punishment was handed down by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Committee, and an appeal may be lodged within three days of receipt of the grounds for the decision. Basel won the match 2-1 to progress to the UEFA Champions League group stage after a first-leg goalless draw while Guimarãs are now in the UEFA Cup.