VIDEO: Shocking brawl erupts in Waterford club game

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There were ugly scenes in Waterford last night during a club match between Dungarvan and Mount Sion.

The incident, which occurred toward the end of the first half, lasted almost eight minutes in total and involved players and backroom staff from both clubs.

VIDEO Shocking brawl erupts in Waterford club game Irish Examiner

 

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Waterford SHC game between Mount Sion and Dungarvan at Fraher Field on Sunday evening saw three players sent off and a mass brawl involving up to 30 players and mentors.


A spectator recorded footage of the brawl that included a strike to the head with a hurley. The incident lasted for eight minutes towards the end of the first half.

Waterford county player Austin Gleeson of Mount Sion and Dungarvan’s Colm Curran were shown red cards, with match referee Dessie O’Leary issuing a total of eight yellow cards.


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