‘Our game is in tatters’: Australian football reacts with shock to Melbourne derby violence

  • ‘Disgraceful’ scenes are ‘darkest day for football in Australia’
  • Fans express fears that post-World Cup goodwill has been lost

Australian football has reacted with a mixture of shock, anger, sadness and disbelief to the chaotic and violent scenes that resulted in the abandonment of the A-League Men’s Melbourne derby on Saturday night.

City goalkeeper Thomas Glover was left bloodied after he was hit by a metal bucket allegedly thrown by a Victory fan as supporters stormed the pitch midway through the first half of the match at AAMI Park.

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