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Haringey vs Yeovil news LIVE: Latest reaction as FA Cup tie is abandoned following allegations of racist abuse

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Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of the fallout following the abandonment of today's FA Cup fourth-qualifying-round tie between Haringey Borough and Yeovil after allegations that a home player was racially abused.

The home players walked off the field 64 minutes in, shortly after Yeovil had scored. Yeovil were leading 1-0 when Haringey's players walked off the field, with the target of the abuse reported to be goalkepeer Valery Pajetat.

The Football Association swiftly released a statement saying it was looking into the incident "as a matter of urgency", while Kick It Out has called on the FA to "ensure appropriate action is taken and strong punishment issued."

Borough manager Tom Loizou insists potential punishment is not one of his concerns after today's FA Cup tie vs Yeovil Town was abandoned, and claims that Coby Rowe was also a target of abuse along with Pajetat.

Yeovil boss Darren Sarll said his club supported the decision of Haringey's players to walk off the pitch, adding: "We fully support Haringey and we stand together."

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Additional reporting by PA.