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Peruvian club Sporting Cristal fined for racial fan abuse of opposition player

Sporting Cristal have been ordered to close one stand at their next home match and have also been fined 7,600 soles, after their fans hurled racist abuse at a black opponent.

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Peruvian club Sporting Cristal have been ordered to close one stand at their next home match, after their fans hurled racist abuse at a black opponent during a league match, local media said on Thursday.

The referee halted Saturday's game for several minutes, after home fans insulted Cesar Vallejo striker Luis Tejada. Officials also appealed for the fans to stop their chants over the stadium's public address system.

Tejada threatened to abandon the game but was persuaded by his opponents to play on. Sporting won the game 4-1.

Cristal, second in the Peruvian championship, must close the Oriente stand, at their Alberto Gallardo stadium, for their next home fixture against Cienciano on November 15.

They were also fined 7,600 soles ($2,604) while five fans were handed two-year stadium bans.

Racism has become a serious issue in South American soccer, with authorities in Peru and Brazil among those trying to crack down on discrimination.

In a statement, Cristal blamed the incident on 'two or three supporters who did not act in line with the philosophy and values of the club'.

Cristal 'welcomed' the immediate show of solidarity from players, coaching staff and fans of the Sky Blues, who rejected the racist insults and supported Luis Tejada. 

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