Crazy Soccer Brawl Ends With Half of the Players on the Field Getting Ejected

Punches were thrown all over the place.

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It feels like we put together a new "craziest sports brawl ever!" post every other week now. There have been quite a few of them recently. But this one might actually be crazier than anything else that we've ever covered.

During a match between Argentina's Deportivo Roca and Cipolletti FC earlier this week, a relatively minor tackle turned into a disagreement between the two teams. That disagreement lead to some pushing and shoving, which led to some punching and kicking, which led to this:

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As a result of the ensuing brawl, the game was halted for more than 20 minutes while referees handed out red cards to 12 players and threw them off the field. Armed officers had to get involved at one point and, by the time the brawl was over, the refs ultimately decided to just call the match because, well, how the hell were they supposed to continue after what happened? The chances of another fight not breaking out immediately after play resumed were slim to none, so the refs cut their losses and headed for the exits.

Watch the gigantic fight break out in the video above. If this isn't the "craziest sports brawl ever," it's definitely close. And to think, it all started after one seemingly innocent tackle.

[via Deadspin]

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