IPSWICH TOWN’S Championship clash with QPR was stopped after a medical emergency in the crowd.
The second-tier rivals met at Portman Road on Friday and played out a 0-0 draw.
Players from both teams were unable to return to the field for the second half after a fan suffered a medical issue in the stands.
The incident occurred in the Sir Alf Ramsey stand.
And a blue blanket was placed to cover the area as Portman Road’s PA system announced that the start of the second half would be delayed.
A stretcher was then brought to the front of the stand to help treat the reported female fan.
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Ipswich’s official X account posted: “There will be a delay to the start of the second half due to a medical emergency in the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand.”
Nearly 20 minutes later, the stretcher was taken along the area behind the goal with several ambulance personnel, some of whom were holding up a plastic sheet to prevent spectators from seeing who was on the stretcher.
The hosts issued an update which read: “The players have emerged from the tunnel and will warm up for six minutes before the start of the second half.
“The paramedics have assisted the supporter in the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand and our thoughts are with everyone involved.”
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And 35 minutes after the game was delayed, play resumed.
They released a final statement after full-time, reading: “Ipswich Town Football Club can confirm a medical emergency occurred in the lower tier of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand, during half-time of this evening’s game with Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road.
“Our thoughts are firmly with the family and friends of the supporter, with the Club offering full support to all those affected.
“There will be no further comment at this time.”
Ipswich are second in the Championship after an incredible few months under Kieran McKenna and are hoping to seal a stunning promotion to the Premier League.
As for QPR, they find themselves deep in the relegation mire and are third from bottom after just five wins this term.
Meanwhile, several League One fixtures were affected by delays on Friday night.
Stevenage vs Cambridge United was called off after a power cut caused a floodlight failure, leaving fans sat in darkness for half an hour.
And Leyton Orient vs Wycombe was suspended after an assistant ref suffered a freak muscle injury to “cause chaos.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
