UEFA rejects Serbia and Albania appeals

The Euro 2016 Group I qualifier in Belgrade, which marked the first time the two sides had met in the Serbian capital since 1967, was brought to a halt shortly before half-time when a drone carrying a flag featuring Albanian national symbols hovered over the pitch.

Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic attempted to pull the flag down, sparking scuffles between the two sides and leading to supporters invading the field as the situation worsened.

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