Football match abandoned after fans attack goalkeeper (VIDEO)
A derby match between two Australian teams was abandoned after a player received a head injury during a violent pitch invasion Read Full Article at RT.com
An Australian A-League game turned sour after supporters invaded the pitch
The Australian A-League derby match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned on Saturday after fans invaded the pitch and attacked City goalkeeper Tom Glover.
Glover, 24, was attacked in the 22nd minute after fans entered the pitch from behind his goal. He was struck on the head with a metal bucket, leaving him with a bloody injury.
The player likely suffered a concussion in the incident, his club said in a statement.
Referee Alex King was also injured in the fracas, with the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) adding in their own statement that he “found himself engulfed by fans” during the violent scenes.
However, the APL did not elaborate on the extent of King’s injuries.
Match abandoned!
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