Watch: Kempton Park U7 soccer brawl video goes viral weeks after incident

According toBenoni City Times, a Facebook video posted by soccer influencer Football Stage on Saturday suggested the U7 incident was recent. However, the ELFA confirmed to the newspaper that the altercation took place on June 27 and that officials acted swiftly, fining both clubs and suspending the officials and parents involved. The video shows a violent confrontation between adults and the official after the final whistle of the ELFA U7 League Two clash between BNFC B and Bundas Soccer Schools, which Bundas won 3–0.

ELFA chairperson Bruce King said the matter had already been dealt with through the league’s disciplinary processes. “This happened a month ago. The disciplinary hearing was held two days after the incident.

Both clubs received heavy fines, while coaches and parents involved were suspended,” said King. Because minors are involved, the faces of those depicted in the videos have been blurred. The 05:22 video shows a man in a red jacket and black pants approaching the referee and pointing to his watch before throwing his hands in the air in apparent frustration.

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He approaches the official a second time before walking away and kicking bags behind his team. Moments later, parents and spectators flood onto the field. A man wearing a black jacket and blue jeans is seen grabbing the referee from behind by the neck before a mass brawl breaks out. Without detailing the specifics, BNFC chairperson Rodney Farrell condemned the incident, saying it tarnished the image of the game.

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