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Pitch Invaders Halt Man Utd vs Leeds Pre-Season Match
12 Aug
Summary
- Pitch invaders sought selfies with players like Bruno Fernandes.
- The game was halted due to multiple children running onto the pitch.
- The referee ended the match early, leading to a penalty shootout.
Manchester United's pre-season match against Leeds United concluded prematurely following multiple pitch invasions. In the 89th minute, several young fans entered the field of play to get selfies with prominent players, including Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans. These interruptions caused a two-minute delay.
Despite security's efforts, more children ran onto the pitch, leading to further disruptions. The referee, Neil Doyle, ultimately decided to end the game before its natural conclusion. As a result, the match proceeded directly to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
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