pitch invasion

English

Noun

pitch invasion (plural pitch invasions)

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

Translations

German: Platzsturm (de) m
Spanish: invasión de campo f, invasión de cancha f, invasión de la cancha f

See also

rush the field

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