Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia was suspended for 10 minutes due to fireworks thrown by visiting fans.

Dutch referee Kuipers called both teams off the field after 71 minutes when play had already been halted twice, but the objects continued to rain down on Gigi Buffon’s penalty area.

Riot police waded into the stands, where there also appeared to be a small fire.

Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia was suspended for 10 minutes due to fireworks thrown by visiting fans.

Dutch referee Kuipers called both teams off the field after 71 minutes when play had already been halted twice, but the objects continued to rain down on Gigi Buffon’s penalty area.

Riot police waded into the stands, where there also appeared to be a small fire.

The match was suspended and resumed following a 10-minute break.

The game was 1-1 at the time with Antonio Candreva and Ivan Perisic on target.

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