Over the weekend, a football match took an unexpected turn when a player was taken off the field by police in the middle of the game.
The surreal moment, captured in viral footage, shows two officers rushing onto the pitch and escorting one of the players away, much to the surprise of everyone watching.
A Game-Changing Performance
The incident occurred during a JD Cymru South match where Baglan Dragons were trailing 3-1.
The player, who had started the game on the bench, was brought on in the second half.
In an impressive display, he scored and assisted in two more goals, turning the game around.
Just as the match was nearing its end, police arrived and arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Unexpected Turn of Events
With only a few minutes left in the game, the police intervention was both shocking and disruptive.
The player, aged 31, was taken off the pitch and briefly detained but was later released without any charges.
South Wales Police confirmed the arrest and subsequent release, stating, “Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of theft.
He was later released without charge.”
Mixed Reactions Online
The unusual event drew a range of reactions from viewers online, who were stunned by the police intervention.
One person on X commented, “No way got arrested for coming on as a sub, then grabbing a goal and an assist!”
Manager’s Take on the Situation
Cwmbran manager Simon Berry weighed in on the incident after the match, praising the player’s performance.
Berry said, “Fair play to him; he came on the pitch and completely transformed the game.
He assisted in the two goals that leveled the score and then scored the winning goal.
He played really well for 20 minutes, and then the police arrived and took him away.”
The match ended with a dramatic twist, leaving fans and commentators alike eager to hear what happens next.