Valencia, Spain: Bahrain sealed a convincing 3-1 win over the United States U-19 team in the group stage of the 2016 COTIF Tournament in Valencia.
However, Bahrain's thumping win was completely overshadowed by a brawling US side. The loss didn't go down well with the US players as they crashed out from the tournament.
All hell broke loose during stoppage time of the match when American player Pierre Da Silva fell on the ground following a tackle. The ball hit the head of the floored player as it went to a charging Bahraini player. Absolute mayhem ensued after that as the US players chased the Bahraini player and shoved him to the ground.
In a matter of seconds benches of both sides got involved in the brawl.
Video of the incident at the end of the USA U19 MNT game against Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/hI9f0VtmUe
— J.R. Eskilson (@JREskilson) August 1, 2016
There has been no word from US Soccer on any disciplinary action as of yet.
The US side was already on a roll after beating Spain 1-0 in their previous encounter and a win against Bahrain would have confirmed their spot in the semifinal.