Juventus abandoned their friendly match against reserve team Juventus Next Gen at Allianz Stadium on August 17 after supporters invaded the pitch at half-time.
Italian defender Federico Gatti escaped injury after a young fan ran onto the field at full speed and slipped on the wet grass, knocking the 28-year-old player to the ground.
The fixture was called off with Luciano Spalletti's side leading 2-0, ending the exhibition game ahead of the club's Serie A season opener scheduled for August 23.
Pitch Invasion Interrupts Friendly Fixture
The pitch invasion took place unexpectedly as the referee blew the whistle for half-time. Spectators flooded the turf in an unprovoked celebration, which forced match officials to halt play permanently before the second half could begin.
During the disruption, a young supporter sprinted across the field toward Gatti. As the supporter reached the defender, he lost his footing on the wet pitch and delivered a heavy tackle that sent Gatti falling backward, though the player was able to walk away unharmed.
Video of the incident circulated on social media, where user Paolo shared footage on August 18 and criticized the crowd's actions during the pre-season match.
Juventus, based in Turin, play in Serie A and regularly schedule pre-season exhibition matches against Juventus Next Gen, the club's official development team that competes in Italy's lower leagues to prepare young players for top-flight football.
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