Uefa set to examine Chelsea tie

(Damn it!)

Uefa may launch an investigation into the game between Chelsea and Barcelona.

The stormy match was drawn 2-2 with Chelsea picking up six of 10 bookings and Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard confronting the referee at the end.

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Chelsea can expect a fine as any team picking up five or more bookings in a game is automatically punished.

The size of the fine and any penalty for Rijkaard will depend on the reports of referee Stefano Farina and Uefa match delegate Wolfgang Thierrichetr.

Uefa are keen to stamp out players surrounding the referee during a match and, as that took place on several occasions at the Nou Camp during the game, it may decide to make an example of both clubs as well as Rijkaard.

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Uefa communications director William Gaillard said: "We may open an investigation if there are a large amount of cards, if other incidents are mentioned by the referee or Uefa match delegate, or if either team files a complaint.

"We will examine the reports when we receive them and see if there is anything which would lead to an investigation being opened."

Barcelona could also be in trouble after their fans are thought to have hurled bottles at the Chelsea players.

The incident took place when the Premiership side's players applauded the travelling supporters in the top tier of the Nou Camp after the final whistle.

Blues midfielder Frank Lampard said: "I knew things were raining down but none of them hit me.

"There was a bit of banter with the Spanish fans and that was good."

-BBC.co.uk