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Rayo-Albacete clash abandoned after 'Nazi' chants against Zozulya

Chants targeting the former Ukraine international, who had a brief spell at Rayo, saw the match in Spain abandoned and the player left in tears

Rayo Vallecano president Raul Martin Presa condemned chanting against Albacete player Roman Zozulya that led to a Segunda Division game between the sides to be abandoned, and said his club was also a "victim".

Sunday's match at Vallecas was brought to an end at half-time by referee Jose Antonio Lopez Toca after Zozulya was targeted by home fans throughout the opening 45 minutes.

Zozulya, a former Ukraine international, joined Rayo on loan from Real Betis in 2017 but the move was cut short when supporters protested against the transfer due to reported far-right links, which the player has strenuously denied.