article_snippet: The women's international match was played near a British military base in Cyprus, where it is believed many of British soldiers watching on from the stands were based (Stock image) '
article_snippet: The alleged incident comes just days after the launch of the 'Women in Football' campaign designed to promote equality in the sport and 'tackle sexism in the game'.
article_snippet: Football Federation of Australia and England's Football Association are investigating the alleged incident, which comes just days after the launch of the 'Women in Football' Football' campaign designed to promote equality in the sport and 'tackle sexism in the game' 'We're waiting for the report before commenting.
article_snippet: Sophie Downey, who also writes for Girls on the Ball, said Ms O'Sullivan had been hesitant to report on the comments. '
article_snippet: At the end of the day we are just two young women who just love we football and want to support we team,' Ms Downey wrote. '
article_snippet: But we have sat through more than we fair share of women's games and we have never witnessed anything quite like it.
article_snippet: The match, which was a friendly fixture, is part of the lead-up campaign for both countries ahead of the Women's World Cup in Canada in June .
article_snippet: The controversy comes after  fans at Manchester United and Manchester City abusing Chelsea club doctor Eva Carneiro were broadcast by the BBC on Thursday night, prompting the London club to call for an end to sexism in football.
article_snippet: The Asian Football Confederation also launched The Asian Football Confederation inaugural AFC Women's Football Day on Sunday, hailing the events The Asian Football Confederation member associations were conducting to develop and promote the women's game.
highlights_snippet: Comes after FFA says FFA is investigating 'sexist abuse' in Matildas match .
  