Two men have been banned from “all related football activity” including attending A-League games after they were charged by police over a mass pitch invasion which ended with a goalkeeper requiring hospitalisation.
Outrage was sparked over the violent behaviour of fans during the incident in which more than 150 spectators stormed the AAMI Park field on Saturday night during the first half of the match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City.
A 23-year-old Craigieburn man and a 19-year-old Meadow Heights man were issued with life bans from Football Australia-sanctioned football matches and events including all A-Leagues, Australia Cup, National Premier League and national team matches and from registering as football participants.
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