The A-League Men’s club could be hit with heavy sanctions for the behaviour of their fans
Melbourne Victory have until Wednesday morning to respond to a show-cause notice issued to the club as the search for those involved in the, the A-League Men’s club will have to show why they should escape heavy sanctions for the behaviour of their fans, who stormed on to the AAMI Park pitch, leaving a player, the match official and a camera operator injured, and causing the match to be abandoned.
City’s goalkeeper, Thomas Glover, was left bloodied after he was struck in the head by a metal bucket and required stitches to his face, while the referee, Alex King, was also injured. Both were recovering on Monday after being shaken by the invasion, but the injuries were not thought to be serious. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Investigations are ongoing but two of nine men being sought have made themselves known to Victoria police. No arrests have been made so far. FA said on Monday it was working with Victoria police and stadium security to identify individuals and ensure they were subject to banning procedures and possible criminal charges.The governing body is also working on regulating the outcome of the match, which was called off in the 22nd minute with City leading 1-0.
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