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<\/p>\nMartin Dubravka was confronted on the field of play<\/p>\n
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating after a supporter clashed with Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka during Chelsea\u2019s Carabao Cup quarter-final win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The fan, who emerged from Chelsea\u2019s home section, ran on to the pitch to celebrate in the face of Dubravka, barging into the goalkeeper, who did not react.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred immediately after Mykhailo Mudryk had equalised for Chelsea in added time at the end of 90 minutes. His goal forced a penalty shootout, which Chelsea then won to reach the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said after the game: \u201cI have always said that the safety of players, coaches, managers, referees, linesmen that\u2019s the priority in any football match. So more has to be done to keep especially irate supporters away from the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n
Howe\u2019s Chelsea counterpart, Mauricio Pochettino, added: \u201cWe need to be careful. The fans need to be careful with this type of thing because it\u2019s a thing that can put in danger the players. I\u2019m disappointed. I don\u2019t agree with this type of thing that happened here in Stamford Bridge and in other stadiums in England or around the world. It\u2019s always disappointing with this type of thing because it\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n
No arrests have yet been made. Chelsea have also opened an internal investigation into how the incident unfolded.<\/p>\n