Montreal Impact winger and forward Dominic Oduro has claimed he was racially abused by Alajuelense fans during the Impact’s CONCACAF Champions League semifinal game in Costa Rica Tuesday night.
The Impact went into the game up 2-0 on aggregate after scoring a pair in the first league at home.
After going up 2-1 and needing just two more goals to win, the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto began to believe in a comeback and the atmosphere began to be hostile as the home supporters tried to lead their team through to the finals.
However, the CONCACAF has had history of fierce and violent conduct from supporters and Tuesday was one of those nights unfortunately.
Oduro took to Twitter and made an allegation he was racially abused.
So sad that in this generation some fans still make monkey noises when black players are playing the game. Shame to all #alajuelense fans - Dominic Oduro.
Say No to racism on the field. - Dominic Oduro.
While laying down injured late in the game, Oduro also had shoes thrown at him.
Goalkeeper Evan Bush was also a victim of unfortunate events. While setting up to take a goal kick, Bush was struck on the head with a coin thrown from the stands.
Keep throwing your coins at me! - Evan Bush.
The Impact became the first Canadian club to reach the final of the CONCACAF Champions League. They await the winner of America - Herediano as their finals opponent.
