Ante Cacic: 'Croatia fans who threw flares are sports terrorists'

Croatia manager Ante Cacic has described the fans who threw flares onto the pitch in their Euro 2016 draw with the Czech Republic as "sports terrorists".

The Group D match, which ended 2-2, was halted in the 86th minute when flares from the Croatia end rained down on the Saint-Etienne pitch.

"They are not really Croatia supporters. These people are scary and I call them hooligans," Cacic told reporters after the game.

"The 95% of Croatian supporters are ashamed in front of Europe. These are sports terrorists.

"This is maybe just a question about six to 10 individuals. I hope they can be identified and punished. I hope the Croatia FA is doing everything to prevent this, but it is impossible to avoid."

UEFA has confirmed that it will investigate the incident.