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UEFA charge Zorya Luhansk over crowd trouble during Manchester United defeat

Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk have been charged by UEFA over the crowd incidents that occurred during their Europa League defeat to Manchester United.

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Zorya over the setting off of fireworks, throwing of objects, pitch invasion and the blocking of stairways following Thursday night's game in Odessa.

A firecracker had landed worryingly close to United goalkeeper Sergio Romero during the opening 45 minutes and visiting boss Jose Mourinho, who was otherwise complimentary of the home support, had insisted Zorya did not deserve to be fined for their fans' actions.

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero looks on as smoke appears from a firecracker
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero looks on as smoke appears from a firecracker
Jose Mourinho has criticised Zorya Luhansk fans for throwing the firecracker at his keeper
Jose Mourinho has criticised Zorya Luhansk fans for throwing the firecracker at his keeper
Stewards are confronted by fans in the stands prior to kick-off in Odessa
Stewards are confronted by fans in the stands prior to kick-off in Odessa

''The support was beautiful and they don't need that to make it more beautiful,' Mourinho said after the match.