UEFA charges Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano

PanARMENIAN.Net - Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano has been charged by UEFA for 'violation of the principles of conduct' after scoring one of the most controversial goals the Champions League has seen on Tuesday, Nov 20 night, Daily Mai reported.

Adriano prompted widespread condemnation and boos from the FC Nordsjaelland crowd by netting after an injury to an opponent as Shakhtar Donetsk reached the last 16 on Tuesday.

The Brazilian bagged a hat-trick in the 5-2 Group E win in the Danish capital but the game turned on an unsavory episode after 26 minutes.

Seemingly unaware that his team-mate Willian was attempting to pass the ball back to Nordsjaelland's goalkeeper after Morten Nordstrand had receieved treatment, Luiz Adriano raced clear of the bemused defense, rounded the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home to make it 1-1.

An attempt by Nordsjaelland to walk the ball into Shakhtar's net to cancel out the goal was stopped by a visiting defender, further enraging the hosts and crowd.

Adriano is accused by UEFA of breaching Article Five of UEFA's disciplinary regulations. His case will be heard by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on Tuesday 27 November.