WATCH: Massive brawl breaks out during SA women's football match
Video footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
When it's not parents or fans fighting in the stands, the players take it to the field.
On Sunday, a fight broke out between Royal AM and Lindelani Ladies players during their match at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
According to The Citizen, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has promised to take action against the teams after the brawl broke out during a live broadcast on SABC Sport on Sunday afternoon.
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The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows players from both teams throwing punches at their opponents.
Watch here:
A fight broke out in the KZN Derby between Royal AM ladies and Lindelani Ladies in the #HollywoodbetsSuperLeague early today 😳 pic.twitter.com/zJxQCN31Th
— Roṋewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) April 21, 2024
The Citizen reported that the referee issued five red cards during the altercation between the sets of players.
In a statement, SAFA said they are disappointed by the violence displayed by the players.
"What was meant to be an entertaining KZN derby in women's football turned out to put the integrity of the women's game in disarray."
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"SAFA has received the Match Commissioner's report following the incident caught live on SABC 1. The Referee's report will also be studied before the two teams are called into a Disciplinary hearing. This after a fight broke out on the pitch and forced the Referee to give five red cards in the dying minutes of the game," read the statement from the association.
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