8:42pm Saturday 24th July 2010
By Andy Naylor
Albion's friendly against Portimonense in Portugal tonight was abandoned in the second half after a mass confrontation.
The incident was sparked by an off-the-ball clash involving Albion striker Ashley Barnes and Portimonense forward Ivanildo.
Ivanildo chased after Barnes and pushed him following a challenge by the Seagulls' frontman.
All hell then broke loose. Albion boss Gus Poyet was first on the pitch to try to calm things down.
He was then joined by the rest of his players and staff, together with the entire Portimonense squad and bench, but no punches were thrown.
Referee Nuno Guerreiro marched down the tunnel with his assistants.
Albion trailed 2-0 at the time to goals by Pena just before half-time and an explosive shot by Ivanildo after the break.
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