The club is trying to identify the perpetrators, “who will be suspended if they are subscribers”
Alhama’s joy in advancing to the quarter-finals of the Copa de la Reina after beating Levante 5-3 was marred by some alleged racist slurs allegedly poured from a small section of the stands of the Guadalentín Sports Complex, in which there were about 300 spectators.
Catalan collegiate Ylenia Sánchez went to the field deputy to warn of some alleged racial slurs against Colombian Mayra Ramírez, a Levante footballer. The referee reflected in the minutes that «in minute 85 of the match we are forced to temporarily suspend the match due to the incidents described below. With the ball in play from the public area located in the belt of assistant referee no. They have addressed visiting player number 7 Mayra Ramírez in the following terms: “Mono Parrales, are you eating with your hands or what, beast!” These comments have been heard by myself and the affected player, who is also addressing me to communicate these incidents.
The pitch’s public address system warned players to be respected, while Civil Guard agents who were in the facilities went to the section of the stands where the youngest audience was, with the aim of identifying the author or authors. of these supposed xenophobic cries, who, a few minutes later, continued the meeting without further incident.
Alhama coach Randri García came forward to defend his team’s fans. “If there’s one thing that defines this hobby, it’s that it’s always behaved with sportsmanship, class and chivalry.” However, he lamented the possible presence of an unusual crowd on Wednesday and lamented what happened: “I don’t know if people came who don’t normally come, but I strongly condemn what happened and I hope it doesn’t happen. once again.” , because if this hobby excels at anything, it has always been for its chivalry and sportsmanship.
The club has also issued a statement in this regard, condemning any form of racism and xenophobia. “We are sorry for what happened and we show zero tolerance for this kind of action.”
The Alhama assures that they will proceed with the identification and eviction of the offender or offenders in case subscribers are involved. “Alhama is determined that there is no room for racism in football and in society itself. That is why we are going to take measures to raise awareness and prevent similar episodes.” Finally, from Alhama it is considered unfair that both the club and the fans see their image tarnished “on such a beautiful day for the history of the entity”.
Source: La Verdad
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