Use one part to refer to the whole of something

[Kontol]

Is it common to use one part to refer to the whole of a team (synecdoche)? For instance, the writer here uses a kit and colour (red/white/blue, etc) to refer to one team.

17 mins Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham
Arsenal's pressing is impressive. Spurs are pinned inside their own half before a moment of respite after a red and white shirt gives away a free-kick.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/62627220/page/3

 

[Tarheel]

It is clear that "a red and white shirt" means somebody on that team. (I'm not sure which one it is.)

 

[emsr2d2]

It's fairly common, yes.