A-League Melbourne derby deserted after followers invade pitch, injuring goalkeeper

An A-League derby match in Australia was deserted after followers invaded the pitch, injuring a goalkeeper in an unsightly scene on Saturday.

Video exhibits chaos erupting after a flare landed on the pitch, with followers pouring onto the sphere and surrounding match official Alex King and Melbourne Metropolis goalkeeper Tom Glover.

Moments later, a fan threw what gave the impression to be a steel trash bin at Glover’s head.

Metropolis stated Glover obtained medical remedy and “probably” has a concussion. The membership later stated Glover wanted a number of stitches for a laceration to his face and he was taken to the hospital for additional check-ups.

Melbourne Metropolis was up 1-0 towards Melbourne Victory within the first half when the chaos started at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Afterward, Melbourne Victory “condemned” the actions and apologized to Glover, the official and a cameraman.

“The actions that occurred, that noticed spectators enter the pitch and injure a Melbourne Metropolis FC participant, an official and a Community Ten cameraman, usually are not acceptable below any circumstance and haven't any place in soccer,” the membership stated in assertion. “The safety and welfare of everybody concerned in a soccer match is paramount and the Membership won't settle for this behaviour.

“The Membership wish to formally apologise to Tom Glover, match official, Alex King and the digital camera operator in addition to all gamers, officers and people who witnessed the appalling behaviour. This conduct won't be tolerated and the Membership, together with AAMI Park and Victoria Police, will undertake a full investigation into the incident.”

Melbourne Metropolis stated it'll launch an announcement “sooner or later.”

In response to the Australian Skilled League (APL), followers had threatened to protest the information that the following three A-Leagues Grand Finals have been shifting to Sydney.

Soccer Australia says it'll examine the incident “instantly.”

“Such behaviour has no place in Australian Soccer, with a full Soccer Australia investigation to start instantly, the place robust sanctions can be handed down,” Soccer Australia stated in an announcement.

The APL added: “The Australian Skilled League (APL) is coordinating with Soccer Australia (FA) concerning the ramifications of those occasions.”