UEFA is likely to seek tougher sanctions against Serbia by appealing the verdict of its own independent panel after England players were racially abused at an under-21 match.

UEFA says president Michel Platini, who is in Japan for FIFA meetings, will next week proceed to challenge sanctions announced Thursday by its independent disciplinary panel.

The Serbia football federation was fined €80,000 ($105,000) and ordered to play one under-21 home match in an empty stadium.

Two Serbian team officials received two-year bans for involvement in clashes between coaches and players following the match in Krusevac in October.

The English football association said Serbia's punishments were too light, and it would appeal suspensions for two England players.