Shocking scenes in Australia as goalkeeper attacked and match abandoned in Melbourne derby
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Published 17/12/2022 at 14:08 GMT
Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left with blood streaming down his face after being attacked during a pitch invasion by Melbourne Victory fans that led to the match being abandoned. The A-League clash was called off after little more than 20 minutes due to concerns over player safety, with Football Australia vowing to hand out 'strong sanctions' to those responsible.
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Thomas Glover of Melbourne City clears a flare thrown onto the pitch during the A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on December 17, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia.
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An A-League derby between Melbourne rivals City and Victory was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch and City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left bleeding after appearing to be attacked.
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