Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre bows and applauds to clear the stands after scoring in local derby
Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre hilariously bends and applauds in an empty gallery after scoring the opener in the local derby against Western Sydney Wanderers
- Adam Le Fondre scored in his tenth consecutive away game for Sydney FC
- The Englishman celebrated by applauding and bowing to an empty grandstand
- A-League football continues as usual when other leagues have been suspended
Adam Le Fondre celebrated in hilarious style after scoring the opener for Sydney FC in their A-League game against Western Sydney Wanderers.
The former striker of Bolton, Cardiff and Reading has been in electrical form since moving to Australia, scoring his 16th goal of the season after tapping into an empty net.
He marked the goal by running to the stands behind the goal and pretending to cheer the fans and bow – despite no one present.
Adam Le Fondre praised an empty grandstand after scoring the opener for Sydney FC
The former striker of Bolton, Reading and Cardiff then bowed to clarify the situation
As the coronavirus pandemic floods the world, major sporting events have been postponed or canceled.
But while the European leagues are currently closed, the A-League continues in Australia, but with games behind closed doors.
Le Fondre’s celebration brought some light relief to a game that felt very different without the usual derby vibe.
That didn’t stop the teams from serving up a fascinating clash, as Sydney FC set out to get revenge on two 1-0 losses to their local rivals this season.
Le Fondre’s goal was his tenth goal in ten consecutive away games.
His side, however, was unable to hold onto their lead after the league-leader tied the score in the 82nd minute thanks to a goal from Kwame Yeboah.
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