Watch: Spartak fan almost hits referee after firing flare from stands

Spartak Moscow can expect a call from UEFA’s head office after one of its fans fired a flare halfway across the pitch during Wednesday’s match against Maribor.

While it's not entirely clear, it appears as though match official Deniz Aytekin was the target, as a flare came flying above the pitch before stopping near the centre circle.

There was also unrest before the match, as a group of Spartak supporters clashed with police in the Slovenian city.

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