A FOOTBALL match between Laverstock and Ford and Bemerton Heath Harlequins was abandoned this afternoon after an assistant referee collapsed.
The health scare occurred at about 3.30 pm – approximately 30 minutes into the match and an ambulance was seen at the side of the pitch.
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— BHHFC (@BemertonHeathFC) December 27, 2022
As both teams were lining up for a free kick, the assistant referee has collapsed on the dugout side.
Hopefully all is ok, our thoughts are with him 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The Journal received reports that a defibrillator was used on the referee and that the Air Ambulance was also called.
A tweet from Bemerton Heath Harlequins stated that the assistant referee "seems cognisant after attention from staff and team physiotherapists".
The Journal has contacted Laverstock Football Club and the Ambulance Service for more information.
We can officially report the game was abandoned at 26mins in. Following an incident which happened with one of the officials. Both sides responded incredibly & right now all we care about is his full recovery! @BemertonHeathFC 💚#ComeonBrowner 🤞🏽
— Laverstock & Ford FC (@Lavvyfc) December 27, 2022
💚⚽️🐶 https://t.co/qNmZLhHXtO
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