{"id":137643,"date":"2021-09-02T20:57:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T20:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=137643"},"modified":"2021-09-02T20:57:04","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T20:57:04","slug":"player-suffers-cardiac-arrest-at-fa-youth-cup-match-as-paramedics-battle-to-revive-him-and-game-abandoned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/player-suffers-cardiac-arrest-at-fa-youth-cup-match-as-paramedics-battle-to-revive-him-and-game-abandoned\/","title":{"rendered":"Player 'suffers cardiac arrest' at FA Youth Cup match as paramedics battle to revive him and game abandoned"},"content":{"rendered":"

A FA Youth Cup match had to be called off tonight after a player suffered a \u201ccardiac arrest\u201d on the pitch.<\/p>\n

Fans were asked to leave the match between West Bridgford FC Colts and Boston United after the horror incident.<\/p>\n

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The game was taking place at Regatta Way, home to the Colts, in Gamston, Nottinghamshire.<\/p>\n

Witnesses have claimed that the player was given \u201cmultiple\u201d shocks from a defibrillator, but remained unresponsive.<\/p>\n

They also claimed that three ambulance crews and paramedics remain at the scene as they battle to save the youngster.<\/p>\n

Dozens of fans have sent the young footballer well wishes online after the game was postponed.<\/p>\n

The game kicked off at 7.45pm, but was abandoned after the medical incident. <\/p>\n

Posting online Boston United said: "Tonight\u2019s #FAYouthCup fixture between West Bridgford and the Pilgrims has been abandoned."<\/p>\n

Freelance football reporter Chris Williams tweeted: \u201cHug your loved ones, I'm at a FA Youth Cup game this evening where a young player has suffered a SCA.<\/p>\n

\u201cFour shocks and still unresponsive, three ambulances on site. The game has of course been abandoned and we\u2019ve been asked to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another added: "Seeing heartbreaking news that a FA Cup youth game has had to be suspended due to a player having a Cardiac arrest on the pitch. <\/p>\n

"Praying he is ok and pulls through."<\/p>\n

The Sun has contacted East Midlands Ambulance Service for a comment.<\/p>\n

Boston United's first team plays in, the National League North, while West Bridgford Colts participate in the United Counties League.<\/p>\n

More to follow…<\/em><\/p>\n

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