Swansea City’s 1-0 victory at Millwall in the Championship was marred by a seven-minute stoppage caused by alleged racist abuse directed at winger Ji-sung Eom during the match in Wales.
Head coach Vitor Matos confirmed the nature of the disruption following the encounter. “The situation was with Ji-sung Eom,” Matos said, addressing the incident that halted play at the south London stadium.
Match Suspended Over Alleged Chants
Referee Edward Duckworth made the decision to pause proceedings as the alleged racist chants were directed at the Korean winger. The intervention allowed both teams and officials to address the situation before play resumed.
Club Response and Investigation
Swansea City condemned the alleged abuse in the strongest terms, standing firmly behind their player. The club also acknowledged referee Edward Duckworth’s handling of the serious incident, praising his decisive action to stop the match and protect the welfare of Ji-sung Eom.
Millwall launched a police investigation into the allegations, signalling the club’s commitment to identifying those responsible for the unacceptable behaviour.
Victory Maintains Top Position
Despite the disruption, Swansea secured maximum points from their away fixture, with the 1-0 result keeping them at the summit of the Championship table. The winger, at the centre of the disturbing incident, remained part of the squad that delivered the victory.
The club vowed to provide full support to Ji-sung Eom as the investigation continues.