Welsh face Uefa probe

Uefa has started disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association of Wales for the pitch invasion following Gareth Bale’s late winner against Andorra on Tuesday night.

Bale’s free-kick strike was greeted with Wales fans racing onto the pitch to celebrate the decisive goal in their 2-1 Euro 2016 qualifying victory.

The FAW said it is not commenting on the investigation.

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 Bale, who became the world’s most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid from spurs in 2013 for €100m, completed a Welsh turnaround in the 81st minute.

The visitors went behind when Ildefons Lima scored a penalty — Andorra’s first goal in a competitive fixture since 2010 — but Bale equalised with a header.

Andorra did not escape action either, with the Andorran Football Federation facing action for their team exceeding five yellow cards in Tuesday’s match.