Discriminatory Abuse Stops Newcastle-Sunderland Derby

0:00On March 22nd, Newcastle's premier league clash with Sunderland grounds to a halt early in the second half over reports of discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland, Defender Lutcherau Gertruida. Referee Anthony Taylor paused the game in the 52nd minute, right as Newcastle's Sven Batman was getting treatment on the pitch. The stoppage lasted three minutes under the league's anti-discrimination rules. Sunderland Captain Granadjaka quickly alerted the referee, leading Taylor to chat with both team's coaches, Gertruida and ex-shaka, before play, resumed. Newcastle held a 1-0 lead at that point in the heated time where Derby. Sunderland manager Regis LeBrisse called the abuse unacceptable and stressed the need to support his player properly, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. Made clear his club is not tolerate racism in any form, both sides pledged to back any probes into the incident. The Premier League confirmed a full investigation is underway, as the match wrapped up with Sunderland

1:00snatching a 2-1 win on Brian Robbie's late. Goal. Meanwhile, Northumbria Police reported one arrest before kickoff amid some fan scuffles, noting most supporters cooperated despite videos of taunting, circulating online. Pensions ran high, but authorities kept things under control.