Uefa has launched disciplinary proceedings against England after supporters shone a laser at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel before Harry Kane’s decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 semi-final.
The incident occurred in the first half of extra time after Raheem Sterling had controversially been awarded a penalty following a tangle of legs with Joakim Maehle and Mathias Jensen inside the penalty area.
As Schmeichel prepared to face the penalty, a green laser was pointed at his face in an attempt to put him off and although Denmark’s ‘keeper saved Kane’s spot-kick, he was unable to prevent him from scoring the rebound which proved to be the decisive goal.
In total, Uefa has issued three charges against England fans over their behaviour at Wembley relating to the use of a laser, a disturbance during the national anthem before kick-off and the lighting of fireworks.
Uefa charges against England fans – in full
- Use of laser pointer by its supporters – Article 16(2)(d) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR)
- Disturbance caused by its supporters during the national anthem – Article 16(2)(g) DR
- Lighting of fireworks by its supporters – Article 16(2)(c) DR
*Via a Uefa press release on Thursday morning
Uefa has confirmed that the case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body in due course.
ITV presenter Mark Pougatch condemned the actions of the England supporters in question after the game.
“One thing we have spotted just as Harry Kane took the penalty and which is completely unacceptable and ridiculous…look, someone’s got a laser pen in the stands,” he said.
“Whoever they are they’re an idiot, him or her, and we can just hope that it didn’t put Kasper Schmeichel off because it’s stupid and he doesn’t deserve that.
“That sort of thing, nobody wants to see.”
i has approached the Metropolitan Police for comment
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