Play was halted and both sides left the field with the game abandoned. theSun theSundaily football Melbourne ALeague
Football - A-League - Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory - AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia - December 17, 2022 Melbourne City’s Thomas Glover reacts as fans invade the pitch during the match. REUTERSPIX: An Australian A-League clash between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was abandoned Saturday after “shocking” scenes when fans stormed the pitch and attacked a goalkeeper, who suffered a suspected concussion.
Supporters of both sides were planning to walk out at the 20-minute mark, but Victory fans turned on City goalkeeper Tom Glover after he appeared to throw a flare back towards them.Scores of fans invaded the pitch and one grabbed a metal bucket and threw it into Glover's face as scuffles broke out and a group of men swung on the crossbar.
“The club would like to formally apologise to Tom Glover, match official Alex King and the camera operator as well as all players, officials and those who witnessed the appalling behaviour.”“I can’t believe what has happened! Not the way to protest! Very sad that it has come to this,“ said former Australian international and English Premier League player Robbie Slater.