Leeds U23 side vs Rhyl friendly called off after brawl
Wednesday 22 November 2017 10:44, UK
Rhyl will hold an investigation after their friendly against a Leeds U23 side on Tuesday was abandoned because of a mass brawl between players.
Video footage emerged on social media on Tuesday night showing a fight breaking out between rival players before the Leeds team left the pitch.
The footage shows punches being thrown from both sides.
A Rhyl statement read: "Following the abandonment of the friendly match between Rhyl FC and a Leeds United XI this evening (21 November) the club will now launch an internal investigation into the incidents, which resulted in the match being halted during the second half.
"The club will issue no further statement until the completion of this work."
Leeds academy coach Carlos Corberan said in a statement: "We will always represent Leeds United with the correct behaviours and values respecting the opponent and the football rules.
"Proud of the players today in the way they conducted themselves."
Watch the video above to see how the incident unfolded...
