Abbas ‘culturally abused’ in derby

Sydney FC midfielder Ali Abbas explains his on-field outburst against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Ali Abbas had a brilliant game for Sydney FC. Source: Getty Images

SYDNEY FC midfielder Ali Abbas has suggested his religion and culture was abused during the A-League's Sydney derby against Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday night.

Abbas, who was born in Iraq and received Australian citizenship in 2012, was visibly furious in the final minutes of Sydney FC's 3-1 win, and had to be restrained by teammates and stand-in captain Sasa Ognenovski

When asked about his outburst by Fox Sports after the match, Abbas said: "We are not here to attack religion or culture; we are here to play football.

"I come from a different country, I respect everyone here. I should get it back. If I don't get it back, I'm going to attack.

Watch all the highlights from a thrilling derby between rivals Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers.

"That's what happened.

"If people attack religion, if people attack culture - I'm against that.

"We need to stop that."

The incident occurred during a gripping second-half that was full of on-field talking points. But former Sydney FC captain Mark Rudan, a Fox Sports panellist, said "heat of the moment" is no longer an excuse for this kind of behaviour.

"These players have a responsibility to make sure they don't cross the line with this sort of stuff," Rudan said.

1-0 up and looking to make it two from the spot it looked all over for Sydney until goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic produced a moment that will be talked about for years.

"It's a joke, it's pathetic and I do not agree that in the heat of the battle that that is okay."

He added: "We embrace everyone's culture and we live in a society that is multicultural.

"I really thought that (kind of behaviour) was dead and buried.

"It's unfortunate it's happened - particularly against a team like the Wanderers who come from all different walks of life."

Abbas, who sealed the win by converting a late penalty in front of the home supporters, did not reveal who made the comments or when they took place.

Mark Bosnich encouraged the offender to apologise immediately to Abbas.

Sydney FC boss Frank Farina was unaware of the allegations and what prompted Abbas's behaviour.

"I don't know about that, he hasn't said anything to me,'' Farina said.

"I don't want to talk about that stuff to spoil a good night.

"As far as I'm concerned it was a game played in good spirit.

"He (Abbas) was alright. I told him if he ever shouted at me again I'd poke his eyes out.

"They were all wound up, (Matthew) Juram got wound up a few of their players got wound up, but that, my friends, is the derby.''

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