"The Championship match between Charlton and Portsmouth was abandoned on Saturday after a medical emergency in the crowd. The 12.30pm kick-off was paused in the 13th minute, when the score was goalless, after a home supporter at The Valley required assistance in the lower tier of the Covered End. The referee Matthew Donohue took the players from the pitch into the changing rooms six minutes into the incident."
"Paramedics provided treatment for a further 12 minutes before taking the supporter out of the stadium on a stretcher. It was confirmed at 1.30pm, around three quarters of an hour after the game was originally stopped, that play would not resume. Portsmouth posted on X: Our thoughts and best wishes are with the individual involved. We thank our medical team and first responders."
The Championship fixture at The Valley between Charlton and Portsmouth was halted in the 13th minute when a home supporter in the lower tier of the Covered End required urgent medical assistance. The referee escorted players off the pitch into the changing rooms after Charlton fans attracted his attention to the severity of the incident. Paramedics treated the individual for about 12 minutes before removing them on a stretcher. Around 1:30pm, roughly 45 minutes after the stoppage, officials confirmed that the match would not resume. The club thanked medical staff and first responders, urged fans to leave calmly, and said a rescheduled date will be announced.
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