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In a remarkable turnaround Melbourne City handed Melbourne Victory their first defeat of the W-League season in an incident-packed thriller at Epping Stadium.
But the finale to the 3-2 win was marred by a lengthy delay in the closing minutes because Victory supporters hurled abuse and bottles at City goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who had produced some excellent saves to deny Victory as they pressed for a stoppage time leveller.
Both coaches, Victory s Jeff Hopkins and City s Rado Vidosic, condemned the spectators who cast a blight on the match conclusion.
City and Victory club coaches have condemned spectators who hurled abuse and cans at goalkeeper Teagan Micah on Sunday.
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Melbourne City goalkeeper Teagan Micah removes a can thrown onto the pitch during the round four W-League football match at Epping Stadium. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
In a remarkable turnaround Melbourne City handed Melbourne Victory their first defeat of the W-League season in an incident-packed thriller at Epping Stadium. But the finale to the 3-2 win was marred by a lengthy delay in the closing minutes because Victory supporters hurled abuse and bottles at City goalkeeper Teagan Micah, who had produced some excellent saves to deny Victory as they pressed for a stoppage time leveller.