The Melbourne derby in the Australian Premier League has been completely derailed.
Fans stormed the pitch and the goalkeeper was bloodily beaten.
“Severe penalties will be imposed,” Football Federation Australia said in a statement.
Melbourne City hosted A-League rivals Melbourne Victory on Saturday morning, Swedish time.
City were leading 1-0 after 21 minutes when an object landed on the pitch, according to The Sun.
Fans, including those from Al Nasr, then invaded the pitch and stadium security personnel tried to defend City goalkeeper Tom Glover, who had previously represented Helsingborg.
But the cage guard was hit in the face with a metal bucket and the plane was bloodied. The match is suspended.
The referee and players ran into the players’ tunnel at AAMI Park.
“Tom Glover is receiving medical treatment in the dressing room and may have suffered a concussion,” City wrote. Twitter.
“riot hell”
Dennis Popprid, Växjö DFF’s sporting director, was present during the match and witnessed the chaos.
– There was a heavy upset, mainly because they threw in the Bengals and the goalkeeper chose to throw it again, I don’t know if that was the intention but he threw it over his head and emotions ran wild, he tells Football Channel.
– The security police came, I don’t know how many policemen, but they lined up. Those accustomed to European football were immediately sure that this would not appeal.
Dissatisfaction with the league
During the week, fans were unhappy with the league organization’s choice to host the next three series finals in Sydney. Since 2005, the clubs themselves have been allowed to host crucial events.
The 20-minute protest was planned, according to The Sun, but due to the situation, it never happened.
Football Federation Australia issued a statement.
“Such behavior has no place in Australian football and a full investigation will be launched immediately and severe penalties will be imposed.”