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UEFA charges Moldova after crowd issues against Russia

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Moldovan Football Federation over crowd issues, including racism, during a European Championship qualifier against Russia.

The Moldovans have been charged over general crowd disturbances, fireworks being set off and racist flags being displayed during Friday's match in Chisinau.

The UEFA disciplinary panel will hear the case next Thursday.

Russia won the game 2-1.