Foul throw
Watch incredible moment supporters clash during Mexico vs Iceland game, with one fan trying to throw another over the barriers
A number of fights broke-out in the 70,000-strong Levi's Stadium with one caught on camera
WATCH the incredible moment supporters clashed during Mexico vs Iceland game... with one fan trying to throw another over the barriers.
The amazing moment was captured by Twitter user Manny Andrade as tensions boiled over in the stands during the friendly.
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The Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA was filled with an astonishing 70,000 fans for the game.
While Mexico ran out comfortable 3-0 winners, the game was unfortunately marred by violence.
Andrade took to social media to share a particularly horrific clip, with one supporter nearly launching his rival over the barriers after a brief scuffle.
He captioned the clip: "Mexico vs Iceland ! This dude wanted to throw him over!!"
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But that was by no means the only incident on the night.
In fact, dozens of police cards and even a helicopter were called to the California stadium to order the 70,000-strong crowd to disperse or face arrest.
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Several fights broke out in the stadium, according to reports, with some eye-witnesses claiming police officers were forced to call for back-up even before kick-off.
The local police, however, say nothing out of the ordinary occurred.
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In the game itself, Marco Fabian got Mexico off to a strong start, as his 37th-minute striker gave them the lead.
Miguel Layun scored twice in the second half, including a 91st-minute strike, to complete the 3-0 rout ahead of this summer's World Cup, in which both teams will be present.
Mexico next play Croatia, while Iceland look to get back on track against Peru, with both games to be played on Wednesday March 28.
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