Summer Woolley. Two A-League games could yet go ahead with crowds despite a positive COVID-19 case attending a match on the weekend.Spectators at Sunday’s A-League game between Newcastle Jets and Western United have been asked to monitor for symptoms after a man in his 20s who attended the match tested positive for coronavirus.There are only two regular-season A-League games remaining that could potentially be played in front of crowds - Western Sydney Wanderers’ clash with Melbourne Victory on August 12 and Sydney FC’s game against Western United on August 15.Unless the NSW government intervenes, FFA is unlikely to request those games are played behind closed doors with a decision on crowds left to the Wanderers and Sky Blues respectively.Sydney had yet to decide whether they will have fans at their home game, while the Wanderers plan to proceed with plans to allow members to attend their match - unless they receive advice or direction otherwise.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.Newcastle have a ’home’ game against Wellington on August 13 at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium but that game is set to be played behind closed doors, while Central Coast Mariners have already completed their season.The A-League’s other remaining fixtures are ’home’ games for interstate clubs and therefore have no crowds.Hunter New England Health urged any patrons that attended Sunday’s game at McDonald Jones Stadium to “be alert for symptoms, and if any develop to get tested and self-isolate immediately”.The FFA said there had been no known contact between crowd members and players, staff and officials and confirmed the Newcastle venue was “currently undergoing a full clean”.“There are no known cross-over opportunities with teams, high performance staff and match officials as they all operate within designated controlled zones,” the FFA said.There were 2570 spectators at Sunday’s game but seating in the bays was capped at 25 per cent capacity - with every second row blocked out and only half of each row available - to allow for social distancing.Ticket transaction information was retained for contact tracing and tracking purposes while patrons had been directed not to attend if they were unwell, diagnosed with COVID-19, in contact with someone with the virus or awaiting test results.There has been one game played at McDonald Jones Stadium since - Wednesday night’s match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar - but there was no crowd in attendance.The man at Sunday’s game was a close contact of a member of the Jets’ under-15s squad who had tested positive.The teenage boy had played a match for Newcastle’s under 15s on August 1.His teammates and opposition players were all considered close contacts and required to isolate for 14 days, while the Jets closed all their academy training as a precaution.Newcastle’s academy players have not had any contact with their A-League counterparts due to that competition’s strict biosecurity regulations.The A-League season is being completed in NSW, with interstate clubs based in hubs. August 6, 2020 — 10.11am. More than 2,500 soccer fans …
The Miami Marlins Have a Coronavirus Outbreak Edition. Positive COVID-19 case confirmed in crowd at A-League game in Newcastle. And a crowd of about 500 also attended a protest in central Auckland against the latest lockdown. More than 2,500 soccer fans have been placed on high alert after a man, who attended a weekend match, tested positive for Everyone who attended the Newcastle Jets match at McDonald Jones Stadium on August 2 between 7.30pm until the end of the game has been urged to remain alert for symptoms, and seek testing if they develop.The man in his 20s, who tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, is a close contact of a confirmed case from Wednesday, the Hunter New England Health District said.Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of that infection.Beyond the match, the man also attended several other venues across Newcastle.Any patrons who attended the following venues are also urged to remain alert for symptoms, and seek testing if they develop.The venues have been notified and are undergoing cleaning as contact tracing is underway.New South Wales is on the brink of exploding with epidemiologists claiming there's a 50-50 chance of seeing a surge in cases like Victoria.French ministry 'worried' as coronavirus cases spikeGlobal coronavirus cases surpass grim new milestoneISOLATE IMMEDIATELY: Bus route, Fitness First gym and pub on COVID alertWoman jailed for six months for coughing on police Perth Glory consolidated their A-League finals chances with a 3-1 win over the Western Sydney WanderersShould crowd continue to attend after the COVID scare?Watch Cockburn Cougars V Warwick Senators from last Friday on The West This policy will apply for the remaining six rounds of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular …
Credit: Getty Images. Statistics. For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Published: 06/08/2020Updated: 6 August 2020 11:16 am. Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular season, and the Westfield W-League 2020 Grand Final scheduled for this weekend will go ahead, but with all matches to be played behind closed doors and with no fans permitted to attend. By Vince Rugari. Epidemiologists warn of NSW COVID-19 surge. Starting Saturday, Fox Sports will play ball with thousands of virtual fans during its Major League Baseball broadcasts. READ MORE: • Covid 19 coronavirus: Lockdown breach - late-night visit to girlfriend costs $250 Spectators at Sunday’s A-League game between Newcastle Jets and Western United have been asked to monitor for symptoms after a man in his 20s who attended the match tested positive for coronavirus. New South Wales is on the brink of exploding with epidemiologists claiming there's a 50-50 chance of seeing a surge in cases like Victoria.