Polish and Armenian brawl ends in 1-1 draw in Yerevan WC qualifier

World Cup qualifying match between Poland and Armenia ended in a 1-1 tie after three players were sent off during the game. Two Armenians and one Pole picked up red cards when a fight broke out after a Polish foul. Match officials needed several minutes to restore order. Both coaches blamed the opposite teams for stirring up violence, and the Belgian referee for loosing control over the situation. During the game, the Poles made a good start with the first goal early on, but they later wasted several chances to score another goal. A victory would virtually have assured them a place in the World Cup finals. (Reuters) M.T.