Adrian Bastia Sent Off for Tripping a Pitch Invader

By: Daryl | November 30th, 2008

Busy game for Asteras Tripolis player Adrian Bastia. Not only did he score a 70th minute equalizer against Panathinaikos (no vid, just story) in the Greek Super League – giving Asteras what we can assume to be a damn fine 1-1 draw away from home – but with full time approaching he ended a pitch invasion pretty abruptly with a well timed trip.

Personally I think Bastia deserves a pat on the back for his perfect timing and execution. If a pitch invader is dumb enough to interrupt a game then he shouldn’t be surprised when he gets brought down. So fair play to Bastia. Unfortunately the ref saw it differentkly and showed Bastia a straight red. Which is absolutely insane. Because if you watch the vid again, Bastia wasn’t even the last man.

Props to 101GG for spotting this.

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foureyedkoko

"So, the message the FA is sending to fans here is: if you want to see one of the opponent players ejected, try invading the pitch and provoking him. Brilliant."

this is in greece.
Jack

So, the message the FA is sending to fans here is: if you want to see one of the opponent players ejected, try invading the pitch and provoking him. Brilliant.
jamesey

In the MLS season, Chris Klein of the Galaxy knocked the shit out of a pitch invader running towards Beckham
thesav

Yeah I guess the ref is forced to do that by the rules. In a weird way it is good that all forms of violence are punished on the pitch, including violence against non-players... these players are an example to loads of people after all.

On the other hand, it's ridiculous. And I applaud him for that tackle :D
Marco P.

Holy sh**. Isn't that Philippe Mexès's brother?
derek

He should have been sent off for that haircut long before this incident.
Johnny

The bigger question is, why is Adrian Grenier of Entourage invading the pitch anyway?
Laurie

Did Bertie the Bee see yellow as well? If not, I believe we have a pro-bee bias.
adas

even players on the other team are arguing. That's ridiculous!
eugen

You are a football player, not an idiot catcher ... :) Let the guys that are paid for this do their job ...