Non-league clash suspended twice due to medical emergency as players are forced to return to changing rooms

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A NON-LEAGUE match was twice suspended due to a medical emergency in the crowd.AFC Fylde’s National League North clash against Kidderminster Harriers finished 40 minutes late.AFC Fylde’s clash with Kidderminster Harriers was twice suspendedRexThere was 14 minutes of stoppage time added on at the end of the second half following the delays in play.An away fan was taken ill first in the 70th minute and received treatment as the match was paused.A second medical emergency followed in the 77th minute of the match and a supporter was attended to.Play was suspended and the players returned to the changing room as the fan received help.Fylde tweeted: “Play has been suspended whilst the individual receives treatment, with the players returning to the changing rooms. “Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with the individual involved.The players returned to the pitch 22 minutes later and underwent a warm-up before play resumed at 5:09pm.Seven minutes of normal time were played before an additional 14 minutes of stoppage time.That meant the final whistle blew at 5:31pm, with Fylde winning 2-1.