UEFA acts on Legia Warsaw ECL fan trouble

European soccer's governing body UEFA has charged Polish outfit Legia Warsaw with six offences over crowd trouble during their Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund.

Wednesday's match, Legia's first for 20 years at this stage of Europe's premier club competition, ended with a thumping 6-0 scoreline for the German visitors, but the disappointment of defeat was compounded by disgraceful scenes at the Polish Army Stadium.

A small but organised minority in the 28,000-strong crowd tried to attack the away fans, covering their faces and using pepper spray against security staff.

There was also widespread use of fireworks, objects thrown and allegations of racism, although Legia issued a statement on the club website on Thursday to apologise for their fans' behaviour but denied the chants were anti-semitic.

The club, however, have promised "strict consequences" for those Legia fans who "disrupted public order".

The charges Legia face relate to crowd disturbances, fireworks, throwing object, insufficient organisation, racist behaviour and blocking stairways. UEFA has also charged Dortmund for their fans' use of fireworks and throwing objects.

UEFA said the cases would be dealt with on September 28 by its control, ethics and disciplinary panel.