CSKA Sofia fined for fans behaviour

CSKA Sofia have been fined €21,000 for the behaviour of their fans in the UEFA Cup first-round clash against Blackburn on October 3.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2002 - 19:03

CSKA Sofia have been fined €21,000 for the behaviour of their fans in the UEFA Cup first-round clash against Blackburn on October 3.

The trouble started following the injury-time dismissal of Velizar Dimitrov as the Bulgarians went out on away goals despite fighting back from 3-0 down to draw the second leg in Sofia.

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Courts Soccer UEFA Cup Place: Sofia Person: Velizar Dimitrov Person: Bulgarians Person: Alon Yefet Event: UEFA Cup Event: UEFA Cup first Organisation: CSKA Sofia Organisation: Blackburn

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