A friendly between Leeds United's U23s and Rhyl FC had to be abandoned on Tuesday evening following some ugly scenes involving both teams.
Leeds coach Carlos Corberan reportedly removed his side from the field after a brawl broke out off the ball during the second half.
A scuffle breaks out off the ball... Teams are coming off
— CPD Y Rhyl 1879 official (@rhylfc) November 21, 2017
Match abandoned.
— CPD Y Rhyl 1879 official (@rhylfc) November 21, 2017
In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, Rhyl FC said it would be conducting an investigation into the incident.
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.
Two Irish players - Paudie O'Connor and Eoghan Stokes - were part of the Leeds team. O'Connor, who is from Limerick, had a punch thrown at him by a Rhyl player during the scuffles.
The 20-year, who captained the Leeds XI, had reportedly stepped in to protect teammate Bryce Hosannah after an overly physical challenge had sparked the fight.
Years of dodging flying hurleys back home
— Paudie O'Connor (@Paudie97) November 22, 2017
Michael Conlan would have been proud of the head movement from O'Connor who is wearing the number five jersey for Leeds in the video below.
End of the match. @rhylfc v @LUFC match abandoned after a shameful display by some players. pic.twitter.com/JO7NMh4OmW
— John Wilson (@johnwilsonuk) November 21, 2017
Video: John Wilson
