There have been renewed calls to ban violent fans from stadiums after rival groups of soccer hooligans brawled on the streets before a match.
Supporters of Sydney FC and Adelaide United were filmed hurling insults at each other before Friday’s A-League game between the two clubs at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Flares and bottles were thrown as the groups squared off, swearing at each other as passersby scrambled to avoid the melee.
Rival groups of soccer hooligans have clashed on the street outside a stadium, ruining yet another match for other spectators (pictured)
Supporters of Sydney FC and Adelaide United were filmed hurling insults at each other before Friday’s A-League game between the two clubs at Hindmarsh Stadium (pictured)
Violence erupted within minutes, and more than 20 fans wearing hoods or caps to hide their faces could be seen trading blows.
Bystanders ran for cover or looked on in horror as the men punched and kicked each other, some of the combatants blocking traffic as the fight spilled onto a road.
Others seemed fascinated by the fight, following the action from a safe distance away.
‘It’s Red Army [United fans] versus Sydney,’ said one man, as the rival groups chanted and taunted each other.
Flares and bottles were thrown as the groups squared off, swearing at each other as passersby scrambled to avoid the melee (pictured)
‘Oi bro, this is better than the game!’ said another after his friend wanted to move on and watch the soccer match.
The violence was so intense it provoked a reaction from former AFL stars Kane Cornes and Warren Tredrea who slammed the behaviour, Adelaide Now reported.
Commissioner of Victims’ Rights, Michael O’Connell said violent supporters needed to be dealt with firmly and banned from attending future games.
‘Hooligans and thugs like those fighting, inciting others to fight and throwing flares in Adelaide risked the well being of innocent people — young and old, individuals and families,’ he said.
Violence erupted within minutes, and more than 20 fans wearing hoods or caps to hide their faces could be seen trading blows (pictured)
‘Those who antagonise and attack should be dealt with swiftly and firmly. They should be stopped from entering soccer grounds.
‘If inside, they should be removed. They should be punished for their crimes.’
The violence reportedly started when the two groups of hooligans confronted each other at a tram stop, and continued until police arrived after 10 minutes.
Sydney FC beat Adelaide United 1-0 thanks to a goal from Brazilian striker Bobo on the stroke of half-time.
The violence comes less than a fortnight after players from the rival clubs brawled after Adelaide United fullback Michael Marrone tackled a ball-boy.
Daily Mail Australia contacted South Australia Police for comment.
The violence comes less than a fortnight after players from the rival clubs brawled after Adelaide United fullback Michael Marrone tackled a ball-boy