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Brisbane goalkeeper Jamie Young says he's "baffled" at being racially taunted during an A-League game.
Young was called a "monkey" during Saturday's A-League fixture against Western Sydney in Mudgee.
"We had a free kick at the time and somebody behind the goal …", "Young told reporters on Sunday.
"I was just crazy, it was just a game of the game … everyone could hear, it was baffling to me.
"You cop criticism as a player in general, fans try and put you off your game, that is part of the culture of the sport.
Western Sydney, who said "50 to 60 to my eye".
"I was pretty displeased with the taste of the remarks," Young said.
"In society thèse days we hâve moved out of this object but unfortunately this happened.
It did not hurt me so much, I just thought it was poor.
"There's a lot of young people around there and families at the game, you've got to understand that."
Young, a stalwart of the Roar since 2014, said he had previously encountered racism in his 15-year career.
"I have experienced that enough in my career … racism is a very touchy subject for a lot of people," he said.
"Some people have lost their lives through racism … it's a very touchy subject."
Young accepted the Wanderers' apology after the incident at Glen Willow Sports Stadium, where Western Sydney and Brisbane drew 2-2 on Saturday.
"This incident is not a reflection of their fans or the club, which is important to acknowledge," the 33-year-old Young said.
"It's just something that somebody said."
The Wanderers said the spectator's behavior was "deplorable".
"This individual is not welcome to any Wanderers fixture," the club said in a statement.
Football Federation Australia is investigating the incident.
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