An A-League Men match is abandoned after Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover sustains a head injury when spectators stormed onto the playing surface at AAMI Park.
abc.net.au/news/a-league-men-match-marred-as-spectators-invade-pitch/101785430An A-League Men match has been abandoned after Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover sustained a head injury when spectators stormed onto the playing surface at AAMI Park.
The spectators invaded the pitch during the City-Victory match and threw flares in the 22nd minute in what appeared to be a part of a protest over the decision to sell the A-Leagues' grand final hosting rights.He was hurriedly taken from the field to be treated, while the match was initially suspended as security officials attempted to remove the spectators from the playing area.
The APL's deal with Destination NSW — worth a reported eight-figure sum that will run until the end of 2025 — received significant backlash from football fans following Monday's announcement.
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