A world record 53 red cards were issued in a Brazilian youth football match, as the game descended into chaos on the pitch.
Uberlandia was facing Mamoré in an under-20 semi-final game and the brawl began after Mamoré scored to go 3-1 up in the second half.
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Coaches ran on to the field, punches and objects were thrown, and players fought each other.
Referees paused the game before abandoning it altogether.
Uberlandia has conceded the planned rematch in the second leg of the semi-final, but local media report both teams could still face more punishment.
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