The UEFA Appeals Body has partially upheld an appeal lodged by the Football Union of Russia (RFS) against the punishment handed down as a result of the improper conduct of its supporters during a Euro 2012 match.The original decision of the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on June 13 was to impose a six-point deduction on the RFS for Euro 2016 qualifying competition, which was suspended until the end of the play-offs as well as a €120,000 ($147,000) fine. However, after the UEFA Appeals Body met to rule on the appeal, the RFS no longer faces a potential points penalty in Euro 2016 qualification, but has instead been ordered to play its first three home qualifiers behind closed doors. This disciplinary measure is suspended for a probationary period running until the close of that qualifying competition. The fine of €120,000 ($148,000) remains unchanged. The charges for improper conduct by supporters (crowd disturbances), the setting off and throwing of fireworks, and the display of illicit banners, related to Russia's Euro 2012 Group A match against the Czech Republic in Wroclaw, Poland, on June 8 (UEFA).
