Close up of a female assistant referee holding a flagImage source, Getty Images
Image caption, Misogynistic abuse was reportedly directed at a female assistant referee

The female assistant referee was subjected to misogynistic abuse by fans.

The club said it was made aware of comments from a few people during the first half of the game.

The game was delayed for 35 minutes in the second half because of the same abuse that happened in the first.

Abused language would not be accepted by the athletic organization.

An internal investigation is underway and there will be no further comment at this time.

The club is trying to get information from the public.

The sell-out game at the Flamingo Land Stadium was attended by about 3,200 people.

The team's seventh win in a row put them top of the league.

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