And finally… Brazilian physio flees pitch

Posted on 12th September 2013

This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.

A physio from Brazilian club Aparecidense had to flee the stadium and receive protection from armed police after getting involved in the game. Since it was in the last minute of a crucial play-off you can see why opponents would be a bit ticked off.

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And finally… dog on pitch

Posted on 7th December 2018

Stray Given? David Dogea? Bark-Andre ter Stegen? Gianlugi Wooffon? Pat Jennings? Mark Schnauzer? Endless dog-goalie pun possibilities after this very good boy intervened in the Argentinian third division…

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Pitch prep fund available for non-league and community clubs

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FSF statement: pitch incursions

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And finally… fifteen seconds

Posted on 11th August 2017

Estonian side Paide provide us with one of the best And finally… entries in recent memory with this epic own goal. Somehow they put the ball in their own net despite having possession from kick-off. Top drawer stuff.

And finally… Brazilian physio flees pitch

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