Under 14’s match ends up getting abandoned after parents start throwing punches

An under 14’s match in Wales ends up getting abandoned after parents run onto the pitch and start throwing punches.

Shocking video has captured the moment a fight broke out at the match between Aberkenfig BGC and Trefelin BGC at Coleg Cymunedol Y Ddderwen in Tondu, Bridgend on Saturday, as adults got involved in a physical altercation.

It was the players, as well as some other adults in attendance, who begged for them to calm down. It went on around 90 seconds, with onlookers heard shouting “it’s just a game” and “you’ve got your boys watching”, and says “Come on, we’re better than this”.

According to WalesOnline, the fight broke out shortly after a Trefelin player was shown a red card by the referee. The game came to a stopas the fighting broke out.

The referee then abandoned the game, with both teams now launching internal investigations into what happened.

One eyewitness told WalesOnline that the fighting was “absolutely horrific”, and that it occurred after a “physical, full-blooded but not dirty game”.

In a club statement on Sunday night, Trefelin BGC said: “As a club we have been made aware of an incident on social media. Trefelin BGC certainly don’t condone this behaviour and are awaiting reports from the relevant match and league officials.

“We are also conducting an internal investigation. Updates will be made in due course.”

Aberkenfig BGC said: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing an altercation at one of our junior football fixtures on Saturday 21st February involving members associated with the opposition and Aberkenfig BGC.

“As a club, we are extremely disappointed by what has occurred. We are also saddened by the extent to which the clip has been shared and the volume of comments being made online. The behaviour shown does not reflect the standards, values, or expectations we hold as a community-focused football club.

“We recognise that the video, which was recorded and shared by one of our parents, does not show the full context of the incident and we will be compiling a full report to the governing bodies on due course,” it continued. “However, we fully acknowledge that regardless of the circumstances, the scenes portrayed place the club in a negative light and are not acceptable.

“We would like to sincerely apologise to the match officials, our players, and the wider football community for any distress or reputational damage caused.

“We will carry out a full internal investigation in conjunction with the relevant governing bodies. We are committed to addressing this matter appropriately and ensuring that lessons are learned to prevent any recurrence. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this process is ongoing.”

A spokesperson for the Football Association of Wales said: “The relevant football authorities are aware of the alleged incident, and a full investigation will take place.”

Here’s how social media users reacted after an under 14’s match ends up getting abandoned after parents start throwing punches…

@stevensallis: The kids light years ahead of the adults. Well done boys

@niclopez25: What an utter shambles. When 14 year olds look genuinely embarrassed, you really should have a long hard look at yourself in the mirror and give your head a good wobble. Sorry lads that these 🤡🤡🤡🤡 represent you.

@MPDunckley85: This is one of the most disgusting things I’ve seen. Kids trying to pull their parents away from fighting other parents, how can it come to this?! To say they should be ashamed doesn’t cut it, there should be criminal charges and they should be named and shamed 🤬🤬🤬

@CariadFfisio: You’ve had your time as a kid now let the have theirs. Sick and tired of parents kicking off go and do the food shop while your kids are playing if your going to behave like that

@TheExiledRobin: Quite unbelievably shocking. This is my son’s age group and the neighbouring/boundary league that we’d be eligible to join if desired. Thank God we didn’t! Horrific stuff for the kids to go through – some of them splitting up their parents and coaches from fighting 😳

@Alan_Tonge: Very sad to see. Some parents take it far too seriously. Often the reason is deeper issues away from the game that spill over into this environment.

@LATICLEE: What a fantastic example they are setting to their children. Disgraceful behaviour they should be ashamed. Ban them from the touchline indefinitely..

@clivemaskell: How long before an adult punches (maybe by accident) one of the U14’s trying to break it up… embarrassing set of managers, coaches and parents 🤬

Neil Farrington: “We’re better than this,” she shouts – half a minute after cheering a kid being sent off.

Doug Manton: No idea why any parent is inside the astro fencing – doesn’t happen in our league – parents are always outside, players officials and coaches inside

William Sims: Why are the parents inside the pitch area, I don’t allow this as an MO if its artifical and no pitch surround your outside the cage to watch to meet the requirement for minimum space around the playing area