pitch invasion
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editpitch invasion (plural pitch invasions)
- An occurrence where spectators at a sports match rush onto the field, usually in celebration, less often in protest.
- 2011 January 8, Paul Fletcher, “Stevenage 3 - 1 Newcastle”, in BBC[1]:
- 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.
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