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Bosnia-Herzegovina FA to investigate assistant over punch

The Football Association of Bosnia-Herzegovina is to investigate an incident following Friday's World Cup qualifier with Greece in which assistant coach Stephane Gilli seemingly punched an opposing player during an on-pitch brawl.

Tempers flared after a contentious goalless draw in Zenica, with Bosnia's Edin Dzeko and Greece's Kostas Manolas – team-mates at Roma – involved in a heated confrontation that led to a fracas between the two teams.

Video footage appears to show Giannis Gianniotas race over to the melee before tangling with Gilli, with the Greece substitute later pictured with a missing tooth following the flashpoint.

A statement from Bosnia-Herzegovina's governing body read: "First of all we express regret and apologise because of an incident that took place after the match.

"[We] condemn any form of violence, no matter who [is involved].

"The actions of assistant coach Stephane Gilli will be analysed, after which the relevant authority shall take an appropriate decision."