Match Date: 2026-07-11
Venue: RMIT University Sports Centre
Final Score: RMIT University 0 – 0 Pakenham Warriors

Match Overview

The final Big V League match of the evening between RMIT University and the Pakenham Warriors also ended 0‑0, completing a clean sweep of scoreless results across the league on July 11. In this case, a medical emergency in the stands forced an early halt. With the game tied at 0‑0 and only two minutes of the first quarter played, paramedics attended to a spectator who had collapsed. Officials decided to stop the contest entirely, citing player safety and concern for the crowd.

Match Context

RMIT had been struggling with a 4‑7 record, while Pakenham were 6‑5 and aiming to climb into the top four. The opening minutes had been scrappy, with both teams missing early shots. The scoreboard still read 0‑0 when the incident occurred.

Key Events

• Game Start: Tip‑off at 5:00 PM. The first two minutes saw four missed field goals and two turnovers.
• Medical Incident: At 5:03 PM, a fan in the upper section suffered a suspected heart attack. Play stopped immediately.
• Evacuation & Cancellation: The arena was cleared; the fan received treatment and was taken to hospital. The match was abandoned around 5:50 PM.

League Statement

The Big V League commissioner thanked the RMIT medical staff for their swift response and confirmed the match would be rescheduled. The 0‑0 result, though unusual, was officially recorded as a forfeit of the remaining time rather than a full game.

What’s Next

RMIT University will host Camberwell Dragons next, while Pakenham Warriors take on Melbourne University. The replay fixture is expected to be scheduled for mid‑August. The incident overshadowed a night that, for the first time in league history, saw five games all finish with identical 0‑0 lines.