Omer Ahmed sentenced after RMIT and Melbourne University indoor soccer match brawl at Thomastown

A construction worker who lost his cool at a university soccer match has been lashed in court for his “appalling” behaviour after he kicked his teammate and fractured their skull.

Omer Ahmed fronted Heidelberg Magistrates Court.

A young tradie has narrowly avoided a criminal conviction after he lost his cool at a soccer match and “accidentally” kicked his teammate, who was later rushed to hospital with a serious head injury.

Omer Ahmed, 25, fronted Heidelberg Magistrates Court on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to fracturing his teammate’s skull in January of last year.

The injury occurred when Ahmed was playing for RMIT university in an indoor soccer game against Melbourne University at Thomastown.

The court heard the brawl was sparked by a wayward tackle and involved about 12 players.

Omer Ahmed leaving Heidelberg Magistrates Court on 4 July 2024 after being fined $3000 for a soccer brawl at Thomastown in Jan 2023

In the middle of the melee, Ahmed “swung and kicked” at a University of Melbourne player who was lying on the floor, a court heard.

But his kick missed its intended target and connected with the face of a fellow teammate, fracturing his skull just above the eye socket.

An ambulance was called and the victim was taken to hospital, having also complained of a headache and vomiting.

The court heard he was at risk of being permanently disfigured by the blow.

Omer Ahmed.

In court, defence lawyer Tony Danos said his client had no criminal record and had loved playing soccer.

He had also sent his teammate a text message soon after the incident and apologised for what he had done.

Magistrate Samantha Poulter labelled the young tradie’s actions as “appalling” and urged him to address any anger problems he might have.

However, she decided not to record a conviction, citing Ahmed’s youth and future career in the construction industry.

He was instead fined $3000.

The soccer league also barred Ahmed from playing for 12 months following the incident.