By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk
The Gay Football Supporters' Network (GFSN) National League Cup final ended in victory for Village Manchester FC over Leicester Widecats, in what was described as another nail-biting game.
Homophobic abuse was shouted by some local people who had gained entrance to the ground.
Taunts were directed at players, management and supporters of both clubs – although with help from ground-staff the perpetrators were soon asked to leave the ground.
"Such attitudes are the very reason why sport can be a barrier for LGBT people and why the GFSN and its members will continue its hugely successful campaign to rid homophobia from the terraces, working with professional football clubs and The Football Association," said GFSN campaigns manager Chris Basiurski.
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