Football supporters may be seen cheering as security apprehends a climate change activist who disrupted the quarterfinal football match between England’s women.
The demonstrator can be heard being booed as he is being led away by the Brighton crowd, where England’s Lionesses secured a 2-1 victory over Spain in extra time.
A free kick is interrupted by the eco protester, who is seen standing next to the goalpost in a white shirt and black shorts while stewards in hi-vis vests rush at him.
The climate protester is shortly removed from the field by security so that play can continue.
Spain took the lead in the first half after England allowed a goal, which was scored by Esther Gonzalez.
Ella Toone was subsequently introduced by the home squad, and about twenty minutes later, England scored an equalizer.
After Georgia Stanway’s goal gave England the lead, the quarterfinal match went into extra time.
The semi-final matchup between England and either Sweden or Belgium will now take place on July 26.
In recent years, climate protesters have disrupted sporting events all throughout the nation.
On March 17, a young environmental activist chained himself to a goalpost in order to interrupt the Everton vs. Newcastle Premier League game.