The A-League Men Melbourne derby has been suspended after fans invaded the pitch amid chaotic scenes at AAMI Park
There had been a tense atmosphere throughout the start of the game, with both sets of active fans planning to depart the game at the 20-minute mark. Both sets of fans started “fuck the APL” chants immediately after the preceding A-League Women’s game finished. Victory and City fans each unfurled banners pre-game and as the half unfolded, referencing their displeasure with the APL.
The incident comes less than two weeks after the Socceroos bowed out of the World Cup after a successful run to the last 16 that captured the imagination of the country and raised hopes that the game could capitalise on the renewed interest in it. at AAMI Park,” the statement read. “The actions that occurred, that saw spectators enter the pitch and injure a Melbourne City FC player, an official and a Network 10 cameraman, are not acceptable under any circumstance and have no place in football.
Earlier in the day at Gosford Stadium, Central Coast Mariners fans headed for the exit at the 20-minute mark of their game against Sydney FC and held a banner aloft which called for APL chief executive Danny Townsend to resign.
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