Eindhoven, Feb 24 (AP): A fan ran onto the field in PSV Eindhoven's match against Sevilla and punched the Spanish team's goalkeeper in the face before being wrestled to the ground. The incident happened late in the Europa League match at the PSV Stadium in Eindhoven on Thursday and goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic carried on playing, apparently unhurt. Nantes 0–3 (1–4) Juventus, UEFA Europa League 2022–23: Angel Di Maria Scores a Brilliant Hattrick To Take Bianconeri in Round of 16 (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
After being hit, Dmitrovic subdued the fan, who was quickly surrounded by players from both teams and then led away as many supporters in the stadium booed.
Fan Punches Sevilla Goalkeeper
Ojo!!! 🚨🚨🚨
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— David Jiménez.Alcalde Sevilla Este (@_davidjimenez_) February 23, 2023
Fan Punches Marko Dmitrovic During PSV vs Sevilla
PSV fan ran onto the pitch and attacked Sevilla goalkeeper during the match tonight💥🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/jdl2v9CZ7A
— 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 (@thecasualultra) February 23, 2023
The Serbian goalkeeper was a late inclusion in Sevilla's starting lineup after Yassine Bounou felt ill before the match.
PSV won the second-leg match 2-0 but was eliminated 3-2 on aggregate and now likely awaits punishment from UEFA for the fan's actions. Manchester United 2–1 (4–3) Barcelona, UEFA Europa League 2022–23: Red Devils Make Scintillating Comeback To Book Place in Round of 16 (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
Former Sevilla player Luuk de Jong scored for PSV in the 77th minute and Fabio Silva made it 2-0 deep in stoppage time. AP
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