Article 6VHT3 Rapids-LAFC game halted after derogatory term allegedly directed at Chido Awaziem

Rapids-LAFC game halted after derogatory term allegedly directed at Chido Awaziem

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  • Allegations delayed match in the 85th minute
  • Concacaf has yet to announce an investigation

Colorado Rapids defender Chido Awaziem has alleged that an opponent used a derogatory term towards him on the field during his team's Concacaf Champions League second leg match at Los Angeles FC on Tuesday night.

The incident in question came towards the end of the match, after Awaziem and LAFC defender Sergi Palencia were matched up on a set piece with LAFC leading the game 1-0. After the play Awaziem, a Nigeria international, complained to referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere, seemingly pleading with the official to take some sort of action. The match was paused for around five minutes as the referee engaged in discussions with Awaziem, Palencia, his fellow officials and both teams' coaches. He then allowed play to continue with no discipline handed out. Awaziem later confronted Palencia after the final whistle.

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