The cheers and chants of Western Sydney Wanderers fans turned to laughter on Saturday night when a streaker took to the field during the sides’ 1-0 victory against Al Hilal in the opening leg of the Asian Champions League final.
During what was otherwise a tense and tight affair, the streaker took to the field, racing across the ground wearing nothing but a Western Sydney Wanderers scarf around his neck.
As the game came to a halt, he appeared poised to have a good crack at making the length of the pitch, until a security official nipped the situation in the bud.
The brightly clad guard powered from the sideline at high pace, quickly gaining ground as he tracked the pasty and partially distracted Wanderers fan.
Taking him low around both knees and bringing him to the ground in one swift movement left many witnesses impressed with the security guard’s proficiency in the art of tackling.
The streaker was left with nothing other than a face full of grass and no chance of escape.
The Western Sydney Wanderers face off against Al Hilal in the early hours on Sunday morning (AEDT).
They have the chance to make Australian football history if they become the first A-League team to secure the Asian Champions League title.
Matthew Skellett
Guest
Hey I read on twitter toodjay -journo from the Herald-Sun apologising to Australian Football on behalf of the MSM for maligning Football all these years :-)
AZ_RBB
Guest
I'm pretty sure Saba was saying how glad they were he ran on. Gave them a quick breather haha.
ciudadmarron
Guest
I believe that in Saudi Arabia the commentary at this point reflected on the evils of alcohol. Those around me were filthy at him and fearing a '97 repeat but I felt that it was not a bad time to break up what was happening - Al Hilal were putting pressure on and there were only a few minutes left.
The Minister
Guest
A recently intercepted phone conversation... "Misterrr Garlopp! Zis is ze representative of Prince Mohammed Bin Der Done Dat al-Geditupya. Can you assure us zat such incidents will not occur in ze return match? Ze Royal Family is not amused! "
AZ_RBB
Guest
They'll send his head back by air mail.
The Minister
Guest
For good measure I dare him to do a streak at the return leg in Saudi Arabia. Now THAT I would love to see. Mind you he'd probably get killed but that would be ballsy and he'd be a hero to his "like-minded" friends forever.
Knightblues
Guest
disgusting streaker
AZ_RBB
Guest
Since Hayne's departure I didn't think I would see a line break like that again. Great stuff :P Respect also for keeping the scarf on hahaha. Good technique on the tackle as well.