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16 Croatia fans arrested after Italy match mayhem

Italy's European Championship qualifier with Croatia at the San Siro was suspended after 75 minutes as Croatia fans threw flares and fireworks on to the San Siro pitch, leaving the stadium covered with smoke.Police have

It was the second time in the match they had used flares, with some being thrown on during the first half as well - with the match interrupted for three minutes after Croatia scored.  

Antonio Candreva had opened the scoring for Italy before Ivan Perisic equalised just four minutes later. The match eventually finished 1-1.

Former Croatia boss Slaven Bilic said: 'It's (crowd trouble and flares being thrown) a big problem, not only in Croatia but definitely there.'

The game itself was a pacey first-half which only slowed with the interruptions for the flares.

This match will unfortunately be remembered for the ugly scenes caused by the visiting supporters, however.