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Lee Ryder

Newcastle's pre-season friendly defeat to Mainz ends in chaos as supporters invade pitch

Newcastle United's pre-season friendly in Kufstein ended in chaos as hundreds of excited local fans invaded the pitch at the final whistle.

The Magpies lost 1-0 to Bundesliga side Mainz 05 and at the end of the game supporters ran on to the field in a quest to get player shirts and selfies.

The home club's security officials struggled to keep fans away from players with Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin eventually escorted to a safer area as they coped with demand from supporters.

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