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Racist scandal in Serbia - UK 

Racist scandal in Serbia - UK

17.10.2012

England beat Serbia for the second time, this time in Krusevac, again with 1:0, overall 2:0 and qualified for the European Junior Championship to 21 years, which will be held next year. Connor Wickham in the stoppage time of 90 minutes scored the only goal for the youth of England.

After the match the English players were sent to the racist chants.

The most serious was insulted Tottenham footballer Danny Rose, who left separately the pitch and this allowed the part of the Serbian crowd to attack him. Rose has earn a second yellow card after the final whistle because of quarrel with the Serbian supporters. The footballer of the youth national team of England was even attacked by some Serbian players and stewards at the stadium.

Youth team coach Stuart Pearce said that incidents that occurred at the stadium in Krusevac will be reported to UEFA.

"There were two racist incident that have happened in the stadium and they will be reported to UEFA. We are united as a team and will not succumb to such things. I'm proud of my players reaction. It's a shame to comport with us, "said Pierce.

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