Charlton vs Portsmouth Match Halted as Medical Emergency Strikes Crowd
In a startling turn of events, the Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth was abandoned due to a medical emergency in the stands. The game, which had commenced at 12:30 PM, was interrupted in the 13th minute with the score remaining 0-0.
Details of the Incident
A home supporter in the lower tier of the Covered End required urgent medical attention. Fans nearby quickly alerted referee Matthew Donohue by signaling the seriousness of the situation. Subsequently, the match officials took the players off the pitch around six minutes after the incident was reported.
Rescue teams reached the scene and attended to the afflicted supporter for approximately 12 minutes. The individual was eventually stretchered out of the stadium for further care.
Official Announcement
At 1:30 PM, stadium announcer Dave Lockwood made an official announcement confirming that the match would not resume. He expressed the club’s best wishes for the supporter involved and acknowledged the efforts of the medical team and first responders.
- Match: Charlton Athletic vs. Portsmouth
- Date: Date of the match (not specified)
- Kick-off: 12:30 PM
- Incident: Medical emergency in the crowd
- Time of interruption: 13th minute
- Score at the interruption: 0-0
Lockwood urged fans to exit the stadium safely and orderly. He also mentioned that further information regarding the rescheduling of the match would be announced in due course.
This incident highlights the importance of prompt medical response in public gatherings, ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees during events.
