BROMLEY’s clash with Yeovil Town has been abandoned after a fan died in the stands.
The National League game was halted by the referee in the 11th minute due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
BBC report that the supporter has since regrettably passed away.
The match – which had an early kick-off at 12.30pm today – had previously paused in the sixth minute to allow a medical team to help with the situation.
With the score at 0-0, Bromley confirmed the cancellation with a statement on Twitter.
It read: “Today’s game has been abandoned due to a medical emergency.”
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Physios from both teams offered help before paramedics arrived shortly afterwards.
The visitors from Somerset tweeted their support to the friends and family of the fan.
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Yeovil tweeted: “This afternoon’s game has been called off.
“We continue to keep those involved in today’s medical emergency in our thoughts.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
