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A-League Men Melbourne Derby pitch invasion leaves Australian football 'in tatters'

The ugly scenes of fans rushing the pitch and assaulting players and match officials at Saturday night's A-League Men Melbourne Derby have been described as one of the most damaging moments Australian football has seen.

Melbourne City provided an update on Sunday morning saying goalkeeper Tom Glover was left with a concussion and "severe lacerations" to his face after spectators stormed onto the field, broke down signage and attacked him with a projectile.

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