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Anna Harrington and Shayne Hope

FA sanctions loom after ALM pitch invasion

Football Australia has promised a swift investigation into a pitch invasion at AAMI Park. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Football Australia plans to use the full force of its powers to sanction people involved in the A-League Men Melbourne derby pitch invasion that delivered one of Australian sport's darkest moments.

Saturday night's match was abandoned after fans from the Melbourne Victory active area stormed the field at AAMI Park, with Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King injured when hit by a metal bucket wielded by a pitch invader.

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