Australian Pitch Invaders Given Life Bans

Melbourne Victory fans invade the pitch during the A-League Men's soccer match between Melbourne City and the Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia on Dec. 17, 2022. AAP Image/Will Murray

Two Melbourne Victory fans who rushed the AAMI Park pitch, including one who allegedly hit Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a metal bucket, have received life bans from Football Australia.

Dec. 17 evening’s violent pitch invasion at AAMI Park forced the abandonment of the A-League Men derby.