Referee attends hospital after abandoned match between Dundalk and Ballyjamesduff teams
Gardaí confirmed they are investigating an assault that occurred at approximately 9.40pm on Thursday night at Muirhevanamor, Dundalk. No arrests have been made.
In a statement, the NEFL condemned the attack and said it would be launching its own investigation. “The NEFL committee have been made aware of the abandonment of Thursday night’s Division One league match between Bay FC and Sporting BJD after 85 mins,” read the statement. “The scoreline at the time of abandonment was 1-0 in favour of Bay. Following anticipated receipt of reports on the match the NEFL committee shall conduct an investigation in accordance with rules governing same.”Referee abuse: ‘It’s mostly parents... They encroach on the pitch and think they’re right in every way’In a statement on social media, Sporting BJD said everyone at the club was “extremely disappointed at last night actions vs Bay FC.
“The club will handle this situation with the upmost seriousness and action will be taken by our club. The club will be making no further comments at this time.”
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