Kicks, fights, chaos: Football friendly escalates completely
What began as a harmless friendly ended in chaos: During the friendly between Real Betis and Como 1907, fists flew shortly before halftime. One player slapped, the other hit back, and the game descended into chaos.
No sign of a friendly match: During the match between Real Betis and Como 1907 on Wednesday evening, there were physical clashes.
Shortly before halftime, the situation escalated: Betis midfielder Pablo Fornals and Como's Máximo Perrone clashed. After two harsh fouls by the Italian team, Fornals' emotions boiled over. He slapped Perrone in the middle of the pitch. Perrone immediately retaliated with a punch.
What followed was pure chaos: players and staff stormed the pitch, interfered, attempted to mediate, or even dished out blows themselves. There was barely any distinction between friend and foe. Despite the commotion, play continued: Como won 3-2.
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