Croatia are facing potential punishment after UEFA confirmed it will open disciplinary proceedings following the crowd disturbances that erupted during Friday's 2-2 draw against the Czech Republic.
Croatia coach Ante Cacic branded sections of his side's support "sports terrorists," per BBC Sport, after flares were thrown onto the pitch close to full time at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France.
Sky Sports News HQ confirmed European football's governing body UEFA will investigate the matter:
BREAKING: UEFA confirms it will open disciplinary proceedings over disturbances during Croatia's draw with Czech Republic. #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) June 17, 2016
One of the flares almost caused serious injury to a steward, and even a group of Croatia players got too close to the action attempting to calm their fans, who were seen breaking into brawls as the incident unfolded.