FA described Victory pitch invasion as “worst witnessed in Australian football” after five people were injured, $150,000 caused in damage and 29 arrests
Toll included five people injured, $150,000 in damage and 29 arrests
That night approximately 150 Victory supporters stormed the AAMI Park pitch, unleashing 80 flares or fireworks and forcing the abandonment of the Melbourne Derby. City goalkeeper Tom Glover left the field bleeding from a head wound and referee Alex King, two security guards, and a camera operator were injured by 80 flares and fireworks that caused $AUD 150,000 damage in 22 minutes of mayhem.
In imposing the historic fine, Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, decried the scenes at the Melbourne Derby as “the worst witnessed in Australian football during the A-League era.”Football Club, through the inexcusable conduct of many individuals who entered the field of play from the Melbourne Victory Active Supporters section at the Melbourne Derby on 17 December 2022, has committed a serious breach of our rules and regulations,” said Johnson.
Johnson said Football Australia was was determined to ensure there was never a repeat of the conduct.
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