Newcastle supporters left the ground just 20 minutes into the Jets’ 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar as A-League fans’ protests at the selling of the grand final to Sydney started at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night.
The protest came after this week’s announcement the the A-League men’s and women’s grand finals, as well as E-League deciders, to the NSW government for next three years for around $20 million.
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The “Terrace Novacastria” group, who had stood being a banner saying “fans>$$”, headed for exit gates with the score at 0-0 after 20 minutes.
The protest is set to be repeated at venues around the competition this weekend.
Sydney FC’s supporter group will also boycott its team’s match against Central Coast in Gosford on Saturday, while Mariners supporters who are set to walk out of Central Coast Stadium 20 minutes into the match.
“In light of the recent announcement by the ‘Yellow Army’ with their intention to walk out, we feel our planned protest would undermine their actions,” The Cove posted on its Facebook page.
“Therefore we will be boycotting the game out of respect to the home team protest.
“Whilst this approach is not one we 100 per cent agree with, we understand the importance of unity in these times.
“Anyone who chooses to attend this game, we ask that you respectfully keep the away bay clear.”
Melbourne Victory will also support its fans’ decision to abandon Saturday night’s Melbourne derby after 20 minutes in protest.
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