The underwhelming crowd collectively rose to their feet in the 58th minute after little known Juventus defender Carlos Blanco Moreno stunned Victory keeper Lawrence Thomas with 50-yard wonder-goal.
A moment that breathed some life into what was largely a soulless affair at the MCG, with 23,174 in attendance.
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How the fans reacted to a poor turnout between Victory and Juventus
The meagre crowd were on their feet again as Jai Ingham’s late equaliser sent the match to a penalty shootout finish, with Melbourne Victory taking the honours after two fine saves from Laurence Thomas.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans on Twitter:
Embarrassing crowd at the MCG. Terrible ground for football, overpriced tickets and a b grade @juventusfc #ICCVICJUV
— Peter Anastassi (@peteranast) July 23, 2016
The #MCG is completely empty for @juventusfcen and @gomvfc It is embarrassing. Shocking. Football is a lost cause here but this is terrible.
— Ezequiel Trumper (@EzequielTrumper) July 23, 2016
Shocking attendance for #ICCVICJUV – would (at very least) look better at AAMI Park. @gomvfc holding their own against @juventusfcen.
— Adam Marsters (@AdamMarsters) July 23, 2016
#ICCMelb #ICCVICJUV @HarveyNormanAU Cup
Good idea to charge $100 for a ticket, just saying… pic.twitter.com/CtFuRNdwt0
— Kire Georgieff (@kgeorgievski) July 23, 2016
Not great atmosphere when you can hear the ground announcements when watching on the telly #ICCVICJUV
— Mark Boric (@MarkBoric) July 23, 2016
Poor crowd tonight. Probably think about dropping your prices next year @IntChampionsCup #ICCVICJUV
— Rama (@ramacali) July 23, 2016
Once again, a failed opportunity utilise AAMI Park for a match like this. It might actually entice me to spend the cash. #ICCVICJUV
— James Parkinson (@JamesRParkinson) July 23, 2016
Don’t know if I have missed something but where are the Victory fans? #ICCVICJUV
— Four Diegos (@fourdiegos) July 23, 2016
The ad on 9 promised Pogba was coming I want a refund #ICCVICJUV #ICCMelb
— James (@JamesK_1312) July 23, 2016
That goal by Carlos Blanco was absolutely unbelievable #ICCVICJUV
— Matt Connellan (@MattConnellan) July 23, 2016
I’m glad I don’t watch the Italian league. You just have to fart next to a midfielder & they hit the deck.#ICCVICJUV #ICC2016
— Chris Van Unen (@Ritchie78) July 23, 2016
Just quietly I wonder what the front page of the Sunday Herlad Sun is going to be tomorrow… #ICCVICJUV
— James McGrath (@james_r_mcgrath) July 23, 2016
Channel 9 hosting football is like your grandparents hosting your 21st. You appreciate the gesture, but it’s still inappropriate #ICCVICJUV
— Blake (@blake_1986) July 23, 2016
To the 20,000 odd @gomvfc fans not here this evening: good call. #iccvicjuv #ICC2016
— Kimberly Jayne (@kimb0baggins) July 23, 2016
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