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A friendly game between Rhyl FC’s first team and Leeds United’s under-23 team had to be abandoned after it escalated into a mass on-pitch brawl.

Players from both sides clashed following bad reactions to an apparent late tackle by Leeds’ player Bryce Hossanah.

The game at the Corbett Sports Stadium wasn’t officially abandoned, but Leeds XI coach Carlos Corberan withdrew his players from the field after previously being unhappy with Rhyl ’s physical approach to the game.

Rhyl FC confirmed it will now be launching an investigation into the incident.

Fans at the match vented their rage about the incident on social media, with one spectator claiming that some supporters had ran onto the field and joined in the scuffle.

One fan tweeted: “Rhyl two-footing all evening and playing dirty, fight broke out. Rhyl Seniors throwing punches at Leeds Youth. Terrible!”

Other fans were quick to point the blame at the Rhyl players ‘disgraceful’ behaviour and called for an apology to the academy youngsters involved and spectating.

Spectator Joann Doig tweeted supporter Rodney Hewitt saying: "Completely agree, Rhyl players should be ashamed of their behaviour and in front of their academy boys. Disgrace!

Rhyl play in the Huws Gray Alliance league in Wales and currently find themselves in 5th position.

The game had been arranged as a friendly and players and spectators had even observed a minutes silence prior to kick off.

It is unknown whether the FA will investigate the incident at this stage, though Rhyl will be investigating with a statement reading:

“Following the abandonment of the friendly match between Rhyl FC and a Leeds United XI this evening (21st 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.”

North Wales Police said they had not been made aware of the incident and were not in attendance. A spokeswoman added: “We have received no complaints.”

The Daily Post has approached referree Martin Trigg following the match, who declined to comment.