pitch invasion

English

Noun

pitch invasion (plural pitch invasions)

1. 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.

Translations

Translations

• Dutch: veldbestorming f
• German: Platzsturm m
• Spanish: invasión de campo f, invasión de cancha f, invasión de la cancha f

See also

• rush the field