Sun Jun 29 17:28:57 2008

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Croatia fined for racist behavior

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Vienna, Austria (Sports Network) - The Croatian Football Federation has been fined by UEFA following the racist behavior of their fans during their quarterfinal defeat against Turkey on June 20.

Turkey won the encounter 3-1 on penalties in Vienna after a dramatic last- eight tie was taken to extra-time following a 1-1 stalemate.

But Croatia have been fined almost $20,000) for the behavior of their supporters inside the Ernst Happel Stadion.

"Croatian fans were guilty of displaying a racist banner and showing racist conduct at the match," read a UEFA statement.

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)