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Unsavoury scenes marred Sydney United's maiden Australia Cup final, with fans reportedly signing throughout the national anthem and the Welcome to Country.

Sydney United's miracle run to the cup final has been the story of the competition this season, as they became the first National Premier League team to reach the final.

A powerhouse of the old National Soccer League, Sydney United knocked out A-League sides Western United and Brisbane Roar heavyweights in the process.

But what should have been a joyous occasion at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night turned out to be a far bleaker affair in front of a 16,461 crowd, dominated by Sydney United supporters.

Sections of fans could be heard singing during the national anthem and the traditional Welcome to Country ahead of kick-off against Macarthur.

The chanting and singing was clearly audible during the Channel 10 broadcast and prompted an angry backlash on social media.

'Not that hard to respect a Welcome to Country,' tweeted freelance journalist Joey Lynch.

Several fans agreed with the stance. 

'These Sydney United smoothbrains talking about "respecting history" with ethnic clubs yet actively booing the most basic recognition of 60,000 years of a vibrant culture,' tweeted one.

'Pathetic. Absolute village mentality.'

Formerly known as Sydney Croatia, Sydney United have long been a focal point for the Croatian community in Sydney and beyond. However, some elements of the club's hardcore support have been pictured doing Roman salutes and carrying flags

Elements of the Sydney United Supporters group (SUS) have carried symbols of white supremacy and fascist imagery.

SUS members have also sung songs celebrating the Ustaše - an ultranationalist far-right organisation that from 1929 to 1945 supported the creation of a greater and 'racially pure

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