Cambridge United fan 'doing well' after collapse at match
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A fan is carried by medical staff after falling ill during the Abbey Stadium match on Monday
A football supporter who collapsed in the stands during a match is recovering well, according to his club.
The Cambridge United fan suffered a medical emergency in the second half of the club's home match against Portsmouth at the Abbey Stadium on Monday.
Medical staff from both clubs helped stretcher the fan across the pitch.
A spokesman for Cambridge United confirmed the man - believed to be in his 20s - was "doing well".
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The fan fell ill in the Newmarket Road End of the ground a few minutes after the start of the second half of the League One fixture.
The nature of his illness has not been disclosed.
Almost 30 minutes of stoppage time was added when the match resumed. It ended in a 0-0 draw.
Players signal to medical staff during the match at the Abbey Stadium
Cambridge United chief executive, Ian Mather, told the BBC: "Fans at the Newmarket Road End made a signal to our goalkeeper, Dimi Mitov, to say something was wrong in the crowd.
"Dimi waved frantically to stop the game - it was pretty obvious there was a problem.
"It was worrying at the time - but this is part and parcel of running a professional football club when a match is on. Staff were there in seconds."
Mr Mather said it was humbling to see fans - including 1,500 Portsmouth away supporters - applaud the medical teams when play was stopped.
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- Published3 January 2022
