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Anderlecht fined for fan trouble

Anderlecht have been fined £12,857 for the improper conduct of their supporters during last week's UEFA Cup Group G game with Tottenham.

The Belgian side were punished by the disciplinary arm of European football's governing body after spectators threw missiles onto the field of play during the December 6 game in Brussels.

Spurs midfielder Didier Zokora appeared to be struck by lighter thrown from the crowd, while goalkeeper Paul Robinson also picked up a metal rod which he handed to the fourth official after the final whistle of the 1-1 draw at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium.

Anderlecht had already been fined for crowd disturbances during a Champions League qualifier earlier in the season against Fenerbahce.

Zokora claimed afterwards that he was targeted as he used to play for Anderlecht's rivals Genk at the start of his career, yet he also had cause for celebration as the point earned Spurs a place in the knockout stages of the competition.

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