Two men have been charged after a teenage soccer match in Sydney\u2019s southwest descended into chaos \u2013 with one teenager allegedly bitten during the massive brawl.<\/p>\n
What was meant to be a standard under-17s boys\u2019 soccer match between Revesby Rovers FC and Greenacre Eagles FC turned violent about 3.30pm on Saturday at Amour Park on Iluka St, Revesby.<\/p>\n
It is alleged a on-field clash between teenage players ignited a massive pitch invasion, with more than 30 spectators and players swarming the field in a sprawling melee.<\/p>\n
Wild video footage allegedly captured the chaos as the brawl surged across the ground, at one point even swallowing up an unsuspecting bystander walking a dog near the sidelines. <\/p>\n
In the aftermath of the violence, five police officers could be seen interviewing club officials and witnesses while a subsequent men\u2019s match played on in the background.<\/p>\n
Emergency services arrived to find multiple people injured.<\/p>\n
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 47-year-old man for minor head injuries at the scene before transporting him to Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. <\/p>\n
An 18-year-old had to be taken to Liverpool Hospital to receive treatment for injuries that included a distinct bite mark on his back.<\/p>\n
Following an investigation by Bankstown Police Area Command, a 47-year-old Greenacre man was arrested on Sunday. <\/p>\n
He has been charged with affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and was granted conditional bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court on June 25.<\/p>\n
Later that same day, police tracked down an 18-year-old man, taking him to Bankstown Police Station. <\/p>\n
He faces severe charges, including affray and being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence. <\/p>\n
After initially being refused police bail, the teenager faced Bankstown Local Court on Monday, where he was also handed conditional bail to reappear on June 25.<\/p>\n
Police confirmed inquiries into the incident are continuing.<\/p>\n