The FA Cup fourth qualifying round match between non-league side Haringey Borough and National league outfit Yeovil Town did not end well as both teams walked off the pitch because of reported racist abuse directed at Douglas Pajetat.
The Cameroon goalkeeper was said to have been racially abused by Yeovil Town fans and he was also hit by objects thrown from the away end of the stadium.
Sorry for the late update but wanted to make sure we gave correct information.
— Haringey Borough FC (@HaringeyBoroFC) October 19, 2019
Game has been abandoned following racial abuse. Horrendous afternoon.
It must be said that 99.9% of @YTFC fans are also disgusted by what’s happened as much as we are.
One club, one community.
The encounter at the Coles Park Stadium was stopped in the 64th minute after Rhys Murphy fired the visitors ahead from the spot.
Immediately after the goal, Haringey Borough players walked off the pitch with reports suggesting Pajetat was spat at and racially abused by fans.
"We're sometimes quick to get on our high horse at times and point the finger. We still have a huge problem in our leagues."
— BT Sport Score (@btsportscore) October 19, 2019
After allegations of racial abuse aimed at the Haringey Borough goalkeeper by Yeovil fans, the hosts have walked off. #BTSportScore pic.twitter.com/TnS4hPhcFY
Saturday's happening comes five days after the discriminatory act from Bulgaria fans when their country faced England in a Euro 2020 qualifying match with the game suspended twice, before the Three Lions ran out 6-0 winners.
Meanwhile, the English FA have condemned the incident that happened in the Borough of Haringey.
We are deeply concerned about the allegation of discrimination from an area of the crowd towards a player during the @EmiratesFACup fourth round qualifying match between @HaringeyBoroFC and @YTFC , which resulted in the fixture being abandoned.
— The FA (@FA) October 19, 2019
There is no room for discrimination in our game and we are working with the match officials and the relevant authorities, as a matter of urgency, to fully establish the facts and take the appropriate steps.
— The FA (@FA) October 19, 2019