Leyton Orient match ABANDONED after desperate fans run onto pitch to stop game for medical emergency
  • 7 months ago
Orient led 1-0 in the 84th minute when the match was halted. Prior to the game being stopped, supporters invaded the pitch and sat on the field of play in a desperate attempt to halt the match at Brisbane Road so the stricken fan could receive attention.Both sets of players were eventually taken off the field as the game was suspended until further notice.SunSport understands medics were seen helping a member of the crowd on the side of the pitch.Nearly an hour after the game had been stopped, Orient confirmed on social media that it would not be restarting.They tweeted: "This evening’s match will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency in the East Stand."All of our hopes are prayers are with the supporter and his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time." And Lincoln shared their best wishes, adding: "Tonight's match at Brisbane Road will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency."All our thoughts are with the Orient supporter at this time."
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