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Video: Ballyholland Harps v Downpatrick Russell Gaelic Union match disrupted following off pitch brawl

A rearranged fixture between Ballyholland Harps GAC and Downpatrick Russell Gaelic Union was disrupted following a clash between players and rival supporters.

The Co Down teams' first match was abandoned after an altercation during which a player was injured and the match rescheduled to play again yesterday (SUN).

However, an off pitch altercation between two supporters resulted in chaotic scenes as a number of players jumped a fence to join in the brawl.

Down GAA is expected to hold an investigation into the latest altercation between the rival teams.

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