Football Australia has launched an immediate investigation into fan violence that erupted during the Melbourne derby game. Goalkeeper Tom Glover was escorted off the field with a bloody head, after a bin was thrown at him.
City goalkeeper Tom Glover received medical treatment after a bin was thrown at his head.Australia's football governing body says it will launch an investigation and flagged sanctions after "shocking" scenes during the A-League Men Melbourne derby on Saturday, when pitch invaders stormed onto the field and forced the suspension of the match and left goalkeeper Tom Glover suffering a cut head.
Fans from the Melbourne Victory active area rushed the pitch just after the 20-minute mark of Saturday night's game at AAMI Park and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left with a cut head and a suspected concussion after someone threw a metal bucket. Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin condemned the violence on Saturday evening as "extremely disappointing", saying the behaviour will not lead to any good outcome.
Melbourne City fans hold signs expressing disapproval of the APL's decision on the A-League grand final.Both sets of fans started "f*** the APL" chants immediately after the preceding A-League Women's game finished.
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