The Cork Schoolboys League has defended its decision to impose a €200 fine on a club after one of its teams took a stand against racism.

The Cork Schoolboys League have confirmed in a statement that the result and the fine to Carrigaline United will stand following the club’s decision not to continue a league game after a player was allegedly subjected to racial abuse during the match.

A Cork schoolboys soccer club has been fined €200 for refusing to continue playing a crucial league game after one of their players was racially abused.