Millwall vs Sunderland clash suspended after two medical emergencies as concerned players call over paramedics
MILLWALL’S clash with Sunderland was stopped due to two medical emergencies in the crowd.
The Championship game was halted at The Den in the 41st minute as players called on the medics to attend to a supporter.
The referee then led the players off the field in stoppage time after they had been waiting by the technical area.
Millwall‘s medical staff were stood down by paramedics as home fans gave the supporter a round of applause when they were lifted onto a stretcher.
Millwall tweeted: “The players have left the pitch following a medical emergency in the crowd.
“We send our best wishes to those receiving attention.”
As the players waited for a resolution, there was then a second medical emergency which further delayed the match.
Play eventually resumed after around 30 minutes.
The game was 1-0 to Sunderland at the time of the first incident – with Aaron Connolly having put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute.
But Millwall salvaged a point in stoppage time thanks to Femi Azeez’s tap in.
Reacting to the medical emergency, one social media user said: “Fingers crossed for the fan involved.”
While another added: “Hope all ends up well Never want to see this.”
And a third replied: “Hope the people are well and sending best wishes .”
Sunderland, who brought 3,000 fans with them for the trip to Millwall, missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they now sit one point adrift of Sheffield United.
Earlier in the day, Sheffield United were held to a 2-2 draw against Coventry.
Meanwhile, Millwall sit three points off the play-offs with a game in hand.