Western Sydney Wanderers fan has undergone surgery for facial injuries after an alleged assault in the crowd at the A-League clash between Western Sydney Wanderers and Auckland FC on Saturday. The fan, who describes himself as a “travelling soccer fan”, was in the East Stand at Go Media Stadium in Auckland when on-field tensions seeped into the hostile crowd. Two people were arrested for the confrontation that broke out, including a 46-year-old man who is accused of the alleged assault. The Australian victim was taken to Middlemore Hospital where he was operated on for the graphic injuries — which he shared in photos on social media — that he suffered in the fracas. Video footage from the stands shows Wanderers fans pointing fingers and chanting aggressively towards Auckland FC supporters before three security guards step in to try and diffuse the situation. In a statement, the Wanderers said they are aware of the incident and doing their due diligence. The club has been in direct contact with the supporter involved and is currently liaising with local authorities and relevant stakeholders to thoroughly review the matter. Western Sydney Wanderers are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all supporters and we will continue to provide full support to the individual affected. The fan was in good spirits ahead of his surgery, issuing a message of thanks to those who had reached out. Auckland FC released their own statement on the matter via CEO Nick Becker, who said it is an outlier for the fan experience the club has created in its maiden A-League season. The match ended in a 1-1 draw as Auckland remain atop the A-League Men’s ladder with five rounds to play. The incident has raised concerns about crowd safety and behaviour at A-League matches. Western Sydney Wanderers's fans have been known for their passionate support, but the club will be working to ensure that this incident does not happen again. The fan's surgery was successful, and he is expected to make a full recovery. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the club will be working with the authorities to identify those responsible.