Serbia fans asked to behave for Italy qualifier

The reverse fixture in Genoa last October was abandoned after six minutes when visiting Serbia fans caused a riot. Italy were awarded a 3-0 walkover while Serbia had to play their home group game against Northern Ireland behind closed doors.

Serbia fans attacked their own team bus before kick-off, clashed with riot police and threw flares at home fans and players in the Luigi Ferraris stadium.

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