A relegation, a storm and a kick from the coach: The game between Everton FC and Crystal Palace was hot. The fans had a big part in it.
It was the 84th minute of the game between Everton and Crystal Palace. It was a tie, Demarai Gray took the free-kick and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in the net. There was no stopping the fans.
While the Everton players celebrated the goal scorer on the touchline, spectators stormed the field from the opposite end. There were still almost five minutes to play.
The stewards had their hands full pushing back the fans. Only when the seven-minute stoppage time started was the place free again. And even when the victory and thus relegation for Everton was certain, there was an ugly scene. Video enlargements on Twitter are said to show Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira kicking down a fan who was addressing him. The man had been talking to the former French international when he suddenly turned and entered.
The Premier League oldie – who has been there for 29 years – secured another season in the top flight with the win. Watford FC and Norwich City will surely be relegated. For ex-Bundesliga coach Jesse Marsch and Leeds United everything will depend on the next game against FC Brentford.