A MASS BRAWL kicked off during Chelsea’s U18 match against Fulham today in the PL2.
Play was stopped in the 68th minute due to an argument between both sets of players next to the benches, which developed into a touchline brawl.
The players brawled after Nazmi Benchaita was shown a yellow cardCredit: Chelsea Club Website
Coaches and staff were involved in defusing the boutCredit: Chelsea Club Website
Moments before, starlet Nazim Benchaita was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
The main culprits in the sideline brawl were Isaac Badu Silva and Alfie White, but almost every member of both teams was involved.
Coaches and staff helped calm the lads down and resume the action, while the referee stood back to evaluate any necessary punishments.
The eventual decision was a lengthy talking to and a yellow card for both Silva and White for dangerous play.
‘s frustration in the game went from bad to worse after the incident.
Having been 2-0 up inside 20 minutes, thanks to and Sol Gordon, the Blues looked to be cruising.
Talented striker Chizzy Ezenwata had two assists to his name and narrowly missed a chance to put the young Blues three to the good.
Fulham number nine Brodie Dair got them back into the game after 35 minutes, before Khai Valley levelled the scoring in the second half.
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Just five minutes after the brawl was over, the Blues found themselves 3-2 down.
It was an own goal from , who has been compared to a young at CFC.
There wasn’t an awful lot he could do about it, truth be told, as the low cross from Fulham’s White was deflected in by Watson.
Young Reggie Watson was the unfortunate scorer of the winning own goal
He’s the son of Wigan legend Ben Watson
That turned out to be the winner for Fulham, and the result meant Chelsea did NOT return to the top of the PL2 South just yet.
It is Spurs who are atop the table, though Chelsea’s London rivals have played one more game than the Blues.
The Cobham boys will at least be pleased with goals from Eboue and Gordon, while and impressed for 55 minutes before being taken off.
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