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Felix Keith

Fan dies as Bromley vs Yeovil match abandoned after 11 minutes due to medical emergency

A National League game between Bromley and Yeovil was abandoned on Saturday after the death of a supporter.

Bromley were just 11 minutes into the match when the referee halted play due to a medical emergency. The match was later abandoned and the club announced that the fan had sadly passed away.

A statement from the club read: "Bromley Football Club can confirm that our home fixture with Yeovil Town on Saturday 3rd December was abandoned shortly after kick off due to a medical incident.

Just 11 minutes of Bromley vs Yeovil were played (JAMES FEARN/PPAUK/REX/Shutterstock)

"We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the supporters who flagged the incident, medical teams of both Clubs, as well as Doctors within the crowd who assisted stadium paramedics until the ambulance crew arrived and transferred them to hospital.

"Despite the best efforts of all involved, the Club have since been informed that the supporter has sadly passed away. Everyone at Bromley Football Club is deeply saddened by this news and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s friends and family."

Yeovil added in a statement: "From all the playing staff at Yeovil Town we send our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the incident at today's game.

"Credit to everyone in the stadium for their grace in a very difficult situation, especially both teams' medical staff and the paramedics present.

The match was abandoned around 50 minutes after the incident (JAMES FEARN/PPAUK/REX/Shutterstock)

"We send our regards to the person involved, their friends and family in really horrible circumstances.

"At times like this the whole football family rallies together and shows that it is more than just a game."

The match kicked off early at 12.30pm on Saturday as it was scheduled to avoid any clash with a potential England World Cup clash. It was initially paused in the sixth minute to allow a medical team to help with the situation.

But the match was stopped again five minutes later and the decision was taken to abandon the fixture 50 minutes later, at around 1.30pm.

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