ENGLAND'S Commonwealth Games hockey match against Canada was marred by a vicious scrap.
And one player was sent off after "CHOKING" a rival during a fit of rage.
The brutal scenes occurred in Thursday's Commonwealth battle between England and Canada.
The hosts were leading the match 4-1 when the fight broke out.
An England player appeared to tackle a Canadian rival with his hockey stick before receiving a yellow card.
But a melee swiftly ensued between England's Chris Griffiths and Canada's Balraj Panesar in the aftermath.
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Griffiths appeared to pull on Panesar's stick, sending his opponent into a blind rage.
Panesar lashed out by grabbing Griffith's shirt as the two men butted heads.
However, Panesar took things up a notch when he then took hold of Griffith's neck, appearing to choke the England ace momentarily.
Griffiths responded as such, grabbing Panesar's shirt while shoving him away.
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Players from both sides then stepped in to diffuse the situation.
And Griffiths picked up a yellow card for his troubles.
However, Panesar did not get off as lightly.
He was shown a straight red card for his actions on the pitch.
And England took advantage as they went 5-1 up almost instantly.
They then ended the game on a high thanks to their man advantage, winning 11-2.
And the result means England will play Australia in the semis.
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