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A Force FC assistant coach has been banned 45 games by the Canadian Soccer Association for alleged racial remarks made after a game June 4 against Cavalry FC.

But Peter Reynders says he’s appealing the suspension, denying such allegations.

“The disciplinary committee reaffirms that there is a zero-tolerance stance against all forms of discrimination within the game,” Canada Soccer said in a statement Tuesday, when the ban was handed down.

At least three stars of Calgary’s professional soccer side took to social media in the hours after the emotional match — a 1-1 draw — to express their disgust in the wake of the Canadian Championship contest that ended with a melee between players and coaches of both Canadian Premier League clubs.

An unconfirmed report at the time said the Cavs were primarily incensed by abusive words from a Forge FC assistant coach.

“I have over 30 years experience as a soccer coach and have never, nor will ever, use any language that could be perceived as racially insensitive or inappropriate,” said Reynders in a statement, adding he was attempting to keep the peace between the fighting sides during what was “an unfortunate conclusion to the match.”