A soccer fan died following a medical emergency that forced the postponement of a second-division match between Charlton and Portsmouth on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The game was halted after 12 minutes as the fan received treatment. Charlton said later the fan had died at a local hospital, The Associated Press reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club are devastated to report that a Charlton Athletic supporter has died following a medical emergency during today\u2019s game at The Valley against Portsmouth,\u201d the English club said in a statement. \u201cEveryone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter\u2019s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”<\/p>\n
The Championship game at Charlton’s stadium was a 12.30 p.m. kickoff. It was halted when a home supporter in the lower tier of the Covered End stand required medical help.<\/p>\n
Fans had signaled to referee Matthew Donohue that there was a serious problem.<\/p>\n
The players initially waited on the field but after six minutes were instructed by the referee to leave.<\/p>\n
Paramedics attended to the supporter, who left on a stretcher.<\/p>\n
An announcement was made at 1.30 p.m. that the game would not continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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