Futsal final abandoned after brawl erupts

The “Keep Ya Five Alive” Futsal Championship final between Bent Street and Sparta Boss was abandoned on Saturday evening with less than seven minutes on the clock as a brawl erupted amongst spectators in the southern stand during the first half at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

The melee, which was ignited following a confrontation between two spectators, occurred at 1:30 am with 9:37 remaining on the clock in the first half of the 30-minute encounter and the score locked at 0-0. The match was officially abandoned by the referees at 1:34 am.