Child storms soccer field after South Africa-Brazil match, hoisted by players
theGRIO REPORT - A young South African fan attending Wednesday's game between South Africa and Brazil at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium decided to storm the field and ended up taking photos with Neymar...
Most fans who storm the field during sporting events are caught by security and immediately ejected or put in jail.
However, exceptions can be made if you’re a super-cute kid.
A pint-sized South African fan attending Wednesday’s game between South Africa and Brazil at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium decided at the end of the game that he wanted to be a part of the action.
The little boy made it onto the field and was initially pushed away by security, but Neymar, a Brazilian player, told them to stop.
Neymar, who scored a hat trick during the match, was joined by fellow teammates as they hoisted the young fan into the air.
Once back on the ground, the soccer star posed for pictures with the child.
Brazil changed jerseys at halftime and defeated South Africa 5-0.
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