Myrtleford is safely into the opening round of the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Cup after winning a heated clash at home against local rival Wangaratta on Friday night.
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Savoy claimed the match 3-2 thanks to an 88th minute goal to Nagus Henry.
However, it was a brawl involving all 22 players on the field that was the major talking point.
Myrtleford’s Matteo Shuaipi and Wangaratta’s Hamish Busk were both sent off after the incident, with Football Federation Victoria (FFV) set to further investigate the incident through the week.
Wangaratta assistant coach Mario Antonello said the clash between to the two clubs is always played with plenty of fire.
“Everyone gets along off the field no problems, but as soon as it’s a Savoy versus Wangaratta game, everything changes for an hour and a half,” Antonello said.
“It’s healthy competition, it’s not out of the nature of the game.
“He (Busk) probably felt like he wanted to do his part, he probably just got a little over-excited this time.”
Shuaipi will miss Myrtleford’s next FFA Cup fixture due to suspension, but will be free to play round one of the AWFA competition.
Fellow AWFA club Twin City Wanderers won through 4-1 on penalties after a 3-3 draw against Old Trinty Grammarians on Saturday, while Plenty Valley Lions forfeited to Cobram Roar.
The first round of the FFA Cup draw was finalised on Monday, with Myrtleford to face Ringwood City, Cobram will clash with Middle Park, while Twin City takes on Trugania Hornets on Saturday.