Waterford FC 'disappointed' over allegation fan racailly abused Shamrock Rovers star

"The club take all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously and are fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter," the club said in a statement.

Waterford supporters before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shamrock Rovers at the Regional Sports Centre. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile.

Waterford FC have released a statement to say they are 'disappointed' to learn of an allegation that one of their supporters racially abused a Shamrock Rovers player on Friday night.

It is believed that a fan aimed a racist comment at teenager Victor Ozhianvuna prior to their Premier Division clash at the Regional Sports Centre, which Rovers won 3-1.