Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Tottenham left-back Reguilon said: "I saw the fan lying down, and one man, I was very nervous, I went to the referee and said we cannot play, stop the match. "Our best wishes go to the supporter and their loved ones and we hope for a swift and full recovery."ĭier and fellow Spurs team-mate Sergio Reguilon were named joint men of the match for their part in quickly alerting the match official and medical staff to the severity of the incident. "Newcastle United club doctor, Dr Paul Catterson, also attended the incident to offer additional support with an additional defibrillator. Newcastle later said in a statement: "The club would like to thank fans for their swift actions in raising the alarm and praise those who provided immediate chest compressions, as well as thanking the on-site medical professionals who swiftly administered emergency treatment using a defibrillator located close to the incident. The match finished in a 3-2 win for Spurs. □□- Newcastle United FC October 17, 2021Īfter the resumption in play, Tottenham increased their lead in first-half added time through Heung-Min Son. The supporter who was in need of urgent medical assistance has been stabilised and is on their way to hospital.
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