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WINCHESTER, Va. - A young soccer player died during a scrimmage Monday evening in Winchester, Va.

Investigators said 10-year-old Hayden Barnes Ellias was playing goalkeeper for the Winchester United under-11 team. They said he was positioned in the goal on a Millbrook High School soccer field. Coaches said action was taking place on the other side of the field when they heard a loud crash.

Police said the goal toppled over on Ellias, killing him. They are investigating how the incident happened.

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