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Record 53 red cards shown after mass brawl in Brazilian youth match
A referee issued 53 red cards during an under-20 championship semi-final between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil after a mass brawl.
An under-20 championship semi-final between Uberlandia and Mamore in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais descended into chaos on Sunday, with referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto issuing 53 red cards after a brawl, breaking the previous world record of 36. The sendings-off comprised 43 players, eight members of coaching staff and two Uberlandia board members. Trouble began early in the second half when Uberlandia officials invaded the pitch after one of their players was sent off. The match was halted for 40 minutes, then restarted with Mamore scoring to take a 3-1 lead. According to Brazilian media, Mamore player Davi taunted Uberlandia players during the goal celebrations, sparking the brawl that led to the deluge of red cards. The referee abandoned the match after 40 minutes of chaos. Uberlandia subsequently withdrew from the competition in a 'gesture of fair play', allowing Mamore to advance to the final.
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