The A-League had their Grand Final today as the Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC 3-0. After the game, Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy (who also doubles as one of the richest men in Australia) was ready to present the trophy when he took this dramatic tumble off the stage and crashed to the pitch.
Check out the stills via Getty:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: FFA chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage as he presents Victory with the winners trophy during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: FFA chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage as he presents Victory with the winners trophy during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: FFA chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage as he presents Victory with the winners trophy during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: FFA chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage as he presents Victory with the winners trophy the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.
Thankfully the 84 year old chairman returned to the stage uninjured to continue in the celebration. The unforgettable year in trophy presentations rolls on in the world of sports.
