Sydney FC striker Matt Simon was substituted and rushed to hospital on Saturday after 20 minutes of the 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory with a suspected damaged spleen.

He was examined in Melbourne, having sustained the injury in a clash early in the game with Victory defender Scott Galloway.

The point that Sydney FC salvaged was the only bright spot in a difficult night for coach Graham Arnold, whose side finished the game with 10 men.

Captain Alex Brosque once again damaged his hamstring, while Seb Ryall and Rhyan Grant picked up yellow cards which will see them miss next week's match with Melbourne City.