The child wandered onto the field, causing a brief stoppage in play. The referee blew his whistle to halt the game. A stadium official scooped up the child and handed them over to a woman, presumably the toddler's mother. This was the third time since 2021 that a child has invaded the pitch during a match. Minnesota United won the match 5-1 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Toddler Invades Pitch During Minnesota's Win Over San Jose
A child invaded the pitch during a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes. The incident occurred with a minute and a half to play in the game.
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