Man Utd legends clash interrupted as pitch invader steals corner flag

SATURDAY’S legends clash between Manchester United and Celtic was disrupted after a pitch invader STOLE a corner flag.

The bizarre incident occurred in the second half of the charity battle at Parkhead.

6 A pitch invader stole a corner flag in Man Utd's legends match at Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay

6 The supporter made a mad dash with the flag off the pitch Credit: Kenny Ramsay

6 He dramatically jumped over the hoardings Credit: Kenny Ramsay

6 The fan then charged down the tunnel Credit: Kenny Ramsay

United roared into the lead through former Scotland captain Darren Fletcher.

The visitors then went 2-0 up thanks to a scorcher from Dimitar Berbatov.

But Celtic fought back with two goals in five second-half minutes through Scott McDonald and Shaun Maloney.

It forced a penalty shootout, with Joe Hart missing a spot-kick for Celtic before pulling off a stunning save against Darren Gibson.

Lee Naylor then stepped up to score the winning penalty for the Hoops, sending the green half of Glasgow wild.

However, the game was paused midway through the second half when a fan decided to invade the pitch.

The male was decked head to toe in a grey hooded tracksuit.

And he made the most of the moment by pinching a corner flag bearing the Celtic flag.

The fan then ran down the touchline before dramatically jumping over the hoardings.

As other supporters watched open-mouthed, he then sprinted off down the tunnel still clutching the flag.

6 United were 2-0 up before Celtic fired back in the second half Credit: Kenny Ramsay

6 Joe Hart missed a penalty in the shootout before saving one as Celtic won the game Credit: Kenny Ramsay

Fortunately, the bizarre moment failed to overshadow what was a great game for an even greater cause.

United icons including Michael Carrick, Nani and Louis Saha all turned out in Scotland.

While for Celtic, favourites like Artur Boruc, Joe Ledley and Georgios Samaras were given a warm welcome.

All money raised will go to the Celtic FC Foundation, which helps the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the local community.