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By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 05:44 BST, 11 April 2025 | Updated: 05:47 BST, 11 April 2025
An under-11s soccer match was ended in chaos after a wild all-out brawl broke out among parents mid-way through the game. The junior soccer match in Melbourne’s northeast resulted in a huge bust-up when a fight broke out between two players during the match between Manningham United and Rowville Eagles in Templestowe over the weekend. Mid-way through the game, the referee was forced to rush in and break up a fight between two 10-year-olds who clashed following a missed goal.However, parents of the two teams were unable to resist joining in on the disagreement as a brawl erupted in the stands. The parents then rushed onto the pitch to try and pull the two players apart. One dad was grabbed around the neck and tackled to the ground by another man. At least 12 other parents were seen pushing each other out of the way in footage captured by a witness of the huge brawl at Petty’s Reserve. As children looked on in horror, one of the Manningham United soccer players was spotted covering his mouth in shock. Parents rushed onto the pitch as concerned players watched on (pictured) A fight broke out between two soccer players after a missed goal (pictured)’It’s OK honey, Daddy’s fine,’ a woman can be heard shouting from the stands.In the footage, the young soccer players can be seen crouching down at the sidelines watching the drama unfold. Other parents were forced to step in and separate the brawling fathers. A Rowville Eagles committee spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia said the club was ‘deeply disappointed by the behavior displayed by individuals within the football community at a recent event’. ‘Both Clubs involved are working closely together to investigate the incident,’ the statement said. ‘Our Club is committed to taking any necessary steps to ensure such unacceptable scenes are not repeated. We remain dedicated to upholding the values of sportsmanship, community, and safety across all levels of our club.Manningham United Football Club president Nick Raptopoulos said the club was working with Rowville Eagles and Football Victoria to investigate the incident. ‘Manningham United is aware of a serious incident that took place during a recent pre-season event at the Club,’ he told the Herald Sun. Footage captured the fight in Melbourne’s northeast (pictured)’We condemn the behaviour and are taking the matter very seriously.’Daily Mail Australia has contacted Manningham United Football Club for comment.
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Shocking moment parents start trading blows after all-out brawl erupts at under-11s soccer match
