By Martin Domin Follow @@martin_domin Northern Ireland's Milk Cup clash with Mexico was abandoned with 60 seconds remaining after four players were sent off following two mass brawls on Wednesday night. The hosts had come from behind to lead 2-1 at the Coleraine Showgrounds but the match was overshadowed by the shameful scenes which saw punches and kicks thrown on both sides. Northern Ireland are expected to be awarded the three points which will see them remain top of the Elite League which also includes Canada and China. Fight: Northern Ireland were trailing 1-0 to Mexico when the first brawl broke out
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Mexico were leading 1-0 when the first fight broke out
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Punches and kicks were thrown as three players were sent off
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Northern Ireland then fought back to lead 2-1 with three minutes remaining
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Two minutes later, another brawl broke out
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Another Mexico player was sent off and the match was abandoned
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The same teams clashed a year ago when a Mexico player was sent off
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