Top-flight striker in Norway booked for being ATTACKED by a pitch invader after scoring first goal for new club

A TOP-FLIGHT footballer in Norway was stunned after being booked for being attacked by a pitch invader.

IK Start striker Dennis Antwi scored the opener in the clash with Lillestrom on Sunday, in front of over 8000 fans, before one thug rushed onto the field to wreck his celebration by pushing him over.

Heartless referee Espen Eskas believed the 23-year-old Ghanaian was guilty of inciting the crowd and spoiled his moment.

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Antwi explained he was only trying to thank God for his first goal for the rock-bottom side but any appeal to have the booking rescinded by the Lord is likely to be unsuccessful.

After Lillestrom came back to level the 1-1 draw, Antwi explained his case.

He said: “No, I didn’t provoke them. All I did was slide, as a normal celebration, I slid and raised my hands.

“I was just waiting for my team-mates to come. You can watch the replay, I didn’t do anything, I just raised my hands up to say thanks to God for my first goal.”