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Spectators clash after tense schoolboy football clash between CC, Manchester

Oct 4, 2026 · The Gleaner

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Chaos erupted at the end of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup quarter-final clash between defending champions Clarendon College and Manchester High yesterday. Players and spectators had to be separated in the ugly incident, which was reportedly triggered by allegations that a Manchester High player spat on one of his opponents after the final whistle. There were heated exchanges between players and spectators from both schools, forcing the police to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating.

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