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Leeds U23 side vs Rhyl friendly called off after brawl

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Rhyl and Leeds players clashed during a friendly on Tuesday

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.

A brawl breaks out during a match between Rhyl and Leeds U23s
Image: Rhyl confirmed an investigation will take place after the incident

"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."

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Watch the video above to see how the incident unfolded...

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