19 players sent off in Spanish soccer match

/ Dan Fitch / 05 January 2009 / Leave a Comment

A match between two lowly Spanish soccer sides had to be abandoned, as a mass brawl broke out and a total of 19 players were given the red card.

The game between Recreativo Linense and Saladillo de Algeciras saw a Recreativo player sent off after 54 minutes, which prompted a brawl involving both players and fans.

The referee abandoned the match. Having got everyone back to the dressing room, the official sent off 9 players from each side, resulting in a total of 19 red cards.