UEFA Acts on Wales Pitch Invasion in Andorra

Date: 10 September 2014 - 20:57

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LONDON (BBC) - UEFA has started disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association of Wales (FAW) for the pitch invasion following Gareth Bale’s late winner against Andorra.

The Andorran Football Federation also faces action for incurring five or more cards and insufficient organization inside the Estadi Nacional.

A decision will be made on both cases on 16 October.

The FAW said it is not commenting on the investigation.

UEFA has opened the investigation into Andorra for breaches of articles 15.4 (improper conduct of the team) and 16.1 (organization) of its disciplinary regulations while Wales face sanctions for a breach of article 16.2 (field invasion by supporters).

Under article six of UEFA’s Disciplinary Regulations,  there are a wide-range of punishments available include a warning, a fine and a points deduction.

Crowd problems broke out after the 81st-minute strike from the Real Madrid forward completed a Welsh turnaround.

The visitors went behind when Ildefons Lima scored a penalty - Andorra’s first goal in a competitive fixture since 2010.

A first-half header from Bale brought Chris Coleman’s side level before he completed his brace after substitute George Williams was fouled 25 yards from goal.