Watch: Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
The brawl took place in a Pittsburgh-area youth football league event between Carlynton and Keystone Oaks in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
What we know:
The video, shot by Ryan Crux, showed a Carlynton coach on the field becoming increasingly aggressive before the confrontation with the opposing coach.
Crux told Storyful, "It was chaotic and people in the bleachers were calling for people to get the kids."
What they're saying:
The management team for the Steel City Youth Football League issued a statement, saying, "Effective immediately, both coaches removed from the game have been placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of a thorough internal investigation."
What's next:
The league will review video footage taken from the incident, along with referee reports and witness accounts to make a further determination. The league says each team also suspended an additional five coaches who were also involved.