Racist chanting halts Swansea's victory at Millwall

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 23:44 · Archive

Swansea's match at Millwall was held up for seven minutes after alleged racist chanting directed at substitute Eom Ji-sung.

Swansea defeated Millwall 1-0 in the Championship, with substitute Ronald scoring a last-minute winner to keep the Welsh side top of the table. The match was held up for almost seven minutes in the 65th minute after an allegation of racist chanting directed at South Korean winger Eom Ji-sung, who was warming up for Swansea.

Referee Edward Duckworth halted play and walked to the dugouts to speak with Millwall manager Alex Neil and Swansea counterpart Vitor Matos, along with fourth official Ruebyn Ricardo. A security guard was also present, with the referee pointing to an area in the stands behind the Swansea dugout. When play resumed, the stadium announced there had been a report of racist chanting and that police were working to identify offenders using CCTV.

Millwall released a statement confirming it was aware of an alleged incident of discriminatory abuse and saying it operates a zero-tolerance policy. The club said any individual found to have engaged in such behaviour would face the strongest possible action. Millwall manager Neil said the incident "is not acceptable".

How it is being reported

• Swansea’s Eom Ji-Sung targeted by alleged racist chanting in Millwall clashJi-Sung was warming up when the alleged remarks were directed at him and the match was pausedIndependent Sport · 13 Oct, 23:34
• Swans' Eom the target of alleged racism at MillwallSwansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the lengthy stoppage during their 1-0 win away at Millwall was a result of racist abuse aimed at winger Ji-sung Eom.BBC Sport · 13 Oct, 23:23
• Championship roundup: racist chanting mars Swansea’s win at MillwallRonald’s last-minute winner keeps Welsh side on top Middlesbrough edge Stoke in thriller; Watford gloom Substitute Ronald scored a last-minute winner to keep Swansea top of the Championship after their match at Millwall was held up for almost seven minutes due to a complaint about racist chanting at the Den. The referee, Edward Duckworth, halted the match in the 65th minute and walked to the dugouts to speak with Lions manager, Alex Neil, Swans counterpart Vítor Matos and fourth official Ruebyn Ricardo. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 13 Oct, 22:52

In this story: Swansea City · Millwall · Eom Ji-sung · Ronald · Edward Duckworth · Alex Neil · Vitor Matos

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