pitch invasion

English

Noun

pitch invasion (plural pitch invasions)

  1. an occurrence where spectators at a sports match rush onto the field, especially in celebration or protest.
    • 2011 January 8, Paul Fletcher, “Stevenage 3 - 1 Newcastle”, in BBC:
      The final whistle prompted a pitch invasion - although there appeared to be an unwanted incident when a supporter seemed to punch Stevenage's Scott Laird, who subsequently fell to the ground.

Translations

See also

  • rush the field
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