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Politicians, players across different codes and journalists all condemned the disgraceful scenes that marred the  Derby on Saturday as 'disgraceful'<br> just 20 minutes into the first half after Victory fans encroached the pitch and City goalkeeper Thomas Glover was attacked, with a bin smashed into his face. <br>The 24-year-old was left bloodied and City confirmed he had likely suffered a concussion and was receiving treatment in the dressing room.<br><br>The game was immediately suspended and called off shortly afterward.<br>         Fans stormed the pitch on the 21st minute of the Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory game<br>         A protest planned against A-League's plans to move the Grand Final to Sydney turned violent<br>   RELATED ARTICLES                <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br>Footage has since emerged appearing to show  as fans were planning to stage a mass walkout on the 20th minute to vent their discontent with the A-League's decision to move the Grand Final to Sydney.<br> <br> 'What a dark, dark time this is for the game in Australia,' tweeted former SBS commentator Lucy Zelic.<br>'Everything that happened tonight has typified where we're at as a game - lost, disillusioned, fractured and without hope.<br><br>For shame.' <br>         Former SBS commentator Lucy Zelic said the incidents in Melbourne were a 'dark day' for  [https://sports-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com/Who-is-Imran-Tahirs-wife-Know-all-about-Sumayya-Dildar.html sports-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com] Australian football after a brilliant World Cup<br>         Simon Hill was similarly scathing of the incidents that unfolded at AAMI Park<br>Paramount football commentator Simon Hill was similarly scathing of the incidents that unfolded at AAMI Park.<br>'And our fall from grace is complete,' he tweeted.<br>'Like the World Cup never happened.<br><br>Very sad and angry'. <br>                Thomas Glover was left bloodied and the game at AAMI Park was swiftly abandoned <br>         The game was suspended after Victory fans stormed the pitch and forced players and match officials to switftly retreat to the dressing rooms<br>ABC's football journalist Evan Morgan Grahame added: 'As if football in Australia couldn't get any worse right now,' before describing the scenes unfolding in Melbourne as the 'nadir' of the sport in Australia. <br>He was not alone in seizing upon the theme, with the feel-good factor generated by the Socceroos' performances in Qatar a distant memory just two weeks after Australia lost to Argentina in the Round of 16. <br>'Football in Australia is self destructing on national television,' said former ABC announcer Francis Leach. <br>'It's beyond infuriating.<br><br>Just disgusting and unforgivable. We don't deserve the game we love if this is how disrespectful and despicable we are as fans.' <br>         Former ABC announcer Francis Leach warned football in Australia was self-destructing on TV<br>         Sydney Morning Herald journalist Vince Rugari noted the incidents at AAMI Park risked setting Australian football back by several years<br>         Code Sport cricket writer Daniel Cherny reflected upon the dramatic change of dynamic Australian football has experienced in just two weeks <br>Code Sport cricket journalist Daniel Cherny sang from the same hymn sheet: 'Australia was eliminated in the round of 16 and the sport is shot before the final.'<br><br><br><br>Sydney Morning Herald football writer Vince Rugari noted the incidents at AAMI Park risked setting Australian football back by several years: 'Everything we worked for, ruined.<br><br>Well done' <br>Socceroos star Craig Goodwin, who spoke out against the A-League's plans to relocate the Grand Final to Sydney this week, and Danny Vukovic both condemned the incidents.<br>'Extremely disappointing.<br>Regardless of what has happened, this is not the way to respond and only gives the game a bad look,' the former tweeted.<br>         Socceroos star Craig Goodwin condemned the incident that unfolded in Melbourne<br>         While his Australia teammate Danny Vukovic noted the incidents spoke volumes for the current state of Australian football <br>Vukovic added: Our game is in tatters.<br><br>An absolute disgrace what happened tonight. Cannot believe we are here after such an amazing WC and so much potential to see our game grow. Irreparable damage done. Darkest day for football in Australia. <br>The distressing scenes also drew a scathing response from some of Australia's biggest sporting stars.<br>'Shame on you, absolute s**m act,' tweeted Melbourne Storm full-back Ryan Papenhuyzen, while Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield described the incidents as 'disgusting behaviour'.<br>Labor Party Senator Nita Green struck a similar said the scenes were 'an absolute disgrace'. <br>         Melbourne Storm full-back Ryan Papenhuizen branded the pitch invaders 's**m'<br>         Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield called the incidents 'disgusting behaviour' <br>In a follow-up tweet, she added: 'Heartbroken for all those kids who went along today to watch their heroes play.<br><br>If you really love the game, you wouldn't treat it this way.' <br>Meanwhile, Football Australia, has launched an investigation into the incidents.<br>'Such behaviour has no place in Australian Football, with a full Football Australia investigation to commence immediately, where strong sanctions to be handed down,' it said in a statement. <br>It has been less than two weeks since the Socceroos received a triumphant welcome home after Australia's best ever World Cup. <br>         Labor Party Senator Nita Green struck a similar said the scenes were 'an absolute disgrace'<br>The Socceroos won two games at the tournament for the first time in their history and reached the knockout stages for the first time since 2006, with huge crowds gathering in cities across Australia to watch the games.<br>But hopes the tournament could provide a sliding doors moment for Australian football appear to have swiftly dissipated amid all too-familiar self-inflicted wounds.<br>Poor attendances across A-League fixtures last week were a prelude of things to come, before the league's controversial decision to send the next three grand finals to  sparked fury with fans across the country.<br>       Since the A-League started in 2005, clubs have needed to earn the right to host the grand final based on how they performed in the finals series.<br><br>The NSW decision flies in the face of A-League tradition.<br>This week, supporter groups across the country have lashed out at the deal - worth $10million - and announced their intention to voice their opposition by leaving games on the 20-minute mark.<br>On Friday night, , with a banner reading: 'Fans &gt; $$' displayed. <br>Peak body the Australian Professional Leagues have doubled down on the decision despite a huge backlash from fans and football stars that led APL director Anthony Di Pietro to resign.<br>   RELATED ARTICLES                <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br><br>adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement