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Hornets fined after brawl

16 Sep 2008 - 11:14:01

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Watford and Crystal Palace have been fined £25,000 by the Football Association following a fractious encounter between the two clubs on August 9.

The Championship teams admitted failing to control their players and/or officials during the game.

The Selhurst Park clash erupted just after the hour mark when Lee Williamson's poor challenge on Matt Lawrence provoked a 20-man brawl which resulted in the Watford midfielder and Eagles captain Shaun Derry being booked.

The game eventually ended in a goalless draw.