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Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was disturbed with a laser on an England penalty kick.
The bad behavior of the public at Wembley Stadium has had consequences.
UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the English Football Association after a laser was used from the stands on the face of the Denmark goalkeeper, during the Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday.
In the television broadcast, a green light could be seen on the face of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel just before Harry Kane will throwa penalty in the extension.
Schmeichel parried the shot, but Kane took advantage of a rebound to score the goal that gave England (2-1) a place in the final against Italy on Sunday.
“I didn’t notice it during the penalty shot because it was below me, on my right side,” said the goalkeeper. “But I noticed it in the second part [del remate]. I told the referee and I think he went and told one of the other linesmen. “
The goal was declared valid.
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The English public also booed the national anthem of Denmark before the start of the game and pyrotechnics were used in the gallery, which is also prohibited.
“The case will be dealt with by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Discipline Body in due course,” read a statement from the governing body of European football.
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Fans booed the Danes when they sang their anthem.
The English Football Association and UEFA officials searched for the source of the laser pointer in the first half of overtime, when they first realized that it was being used.
However, could not find those responsible.
After the match, the authorities asked the representatives of the Danish Football Union if they wanted to make an official complaint, which the Nordics ruled out.
Despite this, UEFA has decided to proceed with the investigation.
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