Zorya Luhansk have been charged by Uefa after their defeat to Europa League opponents Manchester United.

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Zorya Luhansk after a firework was thrown towards Man United goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

A statement on European football governing body's website said: “Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the Uefa Europa League group stage match between FC Zorya Luhansk and Manchester United FC (0-2), played on 8 December in Ukraine.

“Charges against FC Zorya Luhansk: Setting off of fireworks – Art. 16 (2) of the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations (DR), Throwing of objects – Art. 16 (2) DR, Field invasion – Art. 16 (2) DR, Stairways blocked – Art. 38 of UEFA Safety & Security Regulations."

Man United won the match 2-0 to advance to the knockout stages of the competition with goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.