Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth has provided an update on the spectator that collapsed in his side’s 1-0 win over Oxford United.
After 15 minutes, a person in the West Stand of the Kassam Stadium collapsed due to a 'suspected heart problem' and was treated by numerous medical professionals at the ground.
The fixture was then brought to a halt with both sets of players heading back to the dressing room.
Concerning scenes at the Kassam now as both sets of players have gone into the tunnel following a medical incident in the stands. An announcement has just been made that the fixture will be delayed for a 'few minutes' #Chairboys #OUFC
— James Richings (@James_BFP) October 8, 2022
In all, the match was delayed by 40 minutes.
Since then, Ainsworth has told the press that the person in question is ‘stable’, and that there was a possibility that the clash between the two Thames Valley rivals could have been abandoned.
The incident happened moments after Max Stryjek had saved an Oxford penalty.
Ainsworth said: “The whole of Wycombe Wanderers would like to send their thoughts and prayers to the person in the incident that happened in the first-half.
Another update, the game will now restart at 4pm to allow the players to warm up. Both squads are now out but the atmosphere, as expected, is incredibly subdued and sombre. The outcome of the match doesn't really mean anything now. #Chairboys #OUFC https://t.co/X03afFAUyY
— James Richings (@James_BFP) October 8, 2022
“In the first 15 minutes, Max saved a penalty, and soon after, somebody collapsed in the stand with a suspected heart problem.
“As far as we know, we had decisions to make and we said that if everything was OK, we would continue the game.
“Thankfully, we have heard that he has left in a stable condition at the hospital and have our fingers crossed for this person.
“I know the fans and players will send their best wishes and we hope the person involved gets well soon.
#OXFWYC #KassamStadium #Score 0-0 15 mins played #OxfordUnited #WycombeWanderers #Us #Chairboys stoppage from 15.15 p.m. to 16.00 p.m. due to medical issues relating to a spectator in the crowd
— ⚽🏏WillsSportMedia🏟️ (@WillsSportMedia) October 8, 2022
“There were options to not play the game but Oxford and the stewards handled this really well and both sets of supporters should have some credit in the way they behaved.”
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The win, which was secured by Chris Forino’s header in 33 minutes, ended a run of three straight league defeats.
It’s also Wanderers’ first win at the Kassam since November 2014.
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