THE East Cowes Vics match at home to high flying Alton was a game of three kick-offs — one at the start, one to begin the second half and a third at full time when both sides brawled on the touchline.
In an ill-tempered game at Beatrice Avenue, in which Alton led 3-1 going into the final few minutes, Vics were controversially denied a penalty.
Ji Nash in action for Vics against Alton. Photo: Graham Brown
With the referee poised to blow up for full time, a variety of off-the-ball incidents lit the blue touch paper for a mass brawl involving almost all the players of both sides.