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Melbourne Victory have felt the wrath of FFA in equal measure to the Wanderers last week, being slapped with a $50,000 fine and a suspended deduction of three competition points.
Victory were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute, after supporters let off flares and threw bottles onto the ground prior to, throughout and after last weekend’s Melbourne Derby.
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According to FFA, “Melbourne Victory supporters were found to have taken part in a series of incidents, including the ignition of flares outside and inside AAMI Park, an alleged assault on TV news personnel outside the stadium, throwing missiles at a Melbourne City player and a Victoria Police officer, and altercations with police after the match.”
The three competition points will be deducted if “a serious incident occurs” any time between now and February 13, 2017.
“The behaviour of a number of Melbourne Victory supporters last Saturday night was deplorable and cast a shadow over what was a fabulous game of A-League football,” said FFA CEO David Gallop.
“It’s staggering that these dangerous incidents happened just days after FFA had applied sanctions to the Western Sydney Wanderers because of the actions of some fans. The focus on fan behaviour could not have been more acute.
“If there is any bright note in this situation, it is the refreshing attitude shown by both clubs through their CEOs, coaches and players. They are saying ‘enough is enough’. As leaders and ambassadors of their clubs, they want to be part of the solution.”
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