Sydney FC's decision to play on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night has had disastrous consequences for Melbourne Victory.
Not only did Kevin Muscat's side fall to a late 2-1 defeat, but key midfielder Terry Antonis was also forced off injured after slipping on a very poor surface.
Antonis fell under no contact in the second-half on a divet where the cricket pitch had been covered up and limped from the field in visible pain with his left knee.
The pitch, which hosted an NRL match on Thursday night, was noticeably scratchy with fans and former players less than impressed the game went ahead on it.