Football v Homophobia

Last Sunday, February 15, Sussex FA hosted a benefit match against BLAGSS in aid of Football vs Homophobia, an international initiative opposing homophobia in football at all levels – from grassroots to professional clubs.

BLAGSS football group, part of the Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) used the event to celebrate their affiliation to Sussex FA.

The teams played out a 0-0 stalemate, but the game was far from uneventful. BLAGSS had some of the better chances, going just over the top right corner of the goal in the first half, and hitting the crossbar early in the second.

Sussex turned-on the pressure late in the second half and came close to stealing a win, but the BLAGSS goalie, Kurt Matthews did an excellent job between the sticks to keep a clean sheet and win man of the match.

BLAGSS were presented with a commemorative banner by Sussex FA Chairman Mathew Major, and both groups agreed to make this an annual fixture.

BLAGSS Football Rep, Elliot Toms said: “We thank Darren, Ashley and the Sussex team for a great day celebrating diversity in football. Our affiliation marks the positive contribution the LGBT community and our friends can make in the national game, and visa versa. We just want to share our love of football, and we are always looking for new members of all abilities.”

Worthing Football Club were excellent hosts, sacrificing their beautiful pitch in the process. Around 50 supporters turned up give their support and £75 was raised in donations for charity.

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