A LEAGUE ONE clash was stopped after a medical emergency in the crowd.
And the players were forced off the pitch as the incident was dealt with.
Exeter led Blackpool 2-1 at home during the first half at St James’ Park.
But in the closing stages before half-time, the referee halted play.
Temperatures hit 25C in Exeter on Saturday afternoon.
And a supporter in the away end needed treatment.
So the officials took the players off briefly before bringing them back out to continue the match.
Exeter tweeted at 3.41pm: “38 | A break in play as a medical incident in the away end is being dealt with.”
They then added: “40 | We are back underway.”
One fan replied to the original post: “Oh gosh, hope the person is okay.
Blackpool also kept their followers updated.
The Tangerines wrote: “40′ – There is a stoppage in play here as a supporter in the away end is receiving medical treatment.”
They then provided a positive update: “Back underway as the supporter is now up and conscious.
“Our best wishes to him.”
“We’ve seen too many of these things happen last season.”
The fourth official added on four minutes of injury time at the end of the half.
Reece Cole and Jack Fitzwater gave Exeter the perfect start, 2-0 up after 15 minutes, before Ashley Fletcher pulled one back for the visitors as both sides looked for their first points of the new EFL season.
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