MOSCOW -- Russian club FC Rostov are likely to face a UEFA disciplinary case for fan racism after a banana was thrown onto the field during a Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven.
The FARE Network, which monitors racist incidents for UEFA, said the banana was thrown about eight minutes into Wednesday's 2-2 draw.
The banana remained on the field for at least 15 minutes.
FARE director Piara Powar said the body will send an official notification to UEFA.
Banana thrown onto pitch at @rostovfc v @psveindhoven #UCL match last night. Target thought to be @JetroWillems_15 pic.twitter.com/PNdcARl17O
- Fare (@farenet) September 29, 2016
Non-white players, including former Brazil defender Roberto Carlos, have been taunted with bananas during Russian league games in recent years.
Rostov's home city of Rostov-on-Don will host games during the 2018 World Cup.