Idiot pitch invader interrupts Chelsea vs Leicester FA Cup clash as stewards tackle thug to ground

CHELSEA’S clash with Leicester was interrupted as stewards were forced to tackle an idiot pitch invader.

The incident occurred in the second half of their thrilling 4-2 FA Cup quarter final victory over the Foxes.

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An idiot from the away raced on to the pitch during Leicester’s game at Chelsea[/caption]

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The referee was forced to half the thrilling FA Cup match[/caption]

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Stewards eventually tackled the invader to the ground as security escorted him out[/caption]

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Stephy Mavididi scored a stunning equaliser for Leicester just moments later[/caption]

The Blues were leading 2-1 when the shock incident happened.

Marc Cucurella had given Chelsea an early lead before Cole Palmer doubled the advantage on the stroke of half time – although Raheem Sterling had missed a penalty.

However, the Championship leaders got themselves back into the game just six minutes after the restart.

Blues defender Axel Disasi had a nightmare as he tried to pass the ball back to goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

But he lifted it far too high in the air for Sanchez to collect and it sailed straight into the Chelsea net for a stunning own goal – although BBC viewers were left fuming that the cameras missed it.

The excitement was mounting as Leicester looked to mount a comeback – but the game came to a sudden half was it ticked past the hour mark.

Chelsea had the ball when a spectator, who appeared to be male, jumped the barrier and raced onto the field from the away section.

One steward, who caught the culprit after a slip, instantly raced after him as another quickly joined him.

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BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce said: “Police and stewards will deal with that. 

“He won’t see the inside of the stadium for a while.”

The referee eventually restarted play with a drop ball, but moments later it was pandemonium again in the away section – but this time for all the right reasons.

The Foxes got level when Stephy Mavididi cut on to his right foot and curled a brilliant strike into the top corner.

Leicester’s Callum Doyle was later sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity to leave his team up against but they battled brilliantly to keep denying Mauricio Pochettino’s team.

But their was late heartbreak in store for them after Carney Chukwuemeka was introduced off the bench.

He pounced to finish off after receiving a backheeled pass from Cole Palmer in additional time.

And then, with just seconds left, he made it four with a fantastic curling finish to seal their place in the semis.