Waterford FC confirm sanction by FAI after racist incident against Shamrock Rovers
It had been reported that a fan aimed a racist comment at Shamrock Rovers teenager Victor Ozhianvuna prior to their Premier Division clash at the RSC, which Rovers won 3-1.
In the aftermath of that incident, Waterford released a statement to insist that they take "all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously" and that they are "fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter."
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And on Wednesday, the club announced that they have been sanctioned by the FAI and that the investigation with An Garda Siochána remains ongoing.
"Waterford Football Club can confirm the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident that took place during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16 May.
"Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game.
"This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Siochána. Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation."
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