Salford Lionesses Women’s FA Cup tie was abandoned this weekend in the 34th minute after a medical emergency.
The second round qualifying tie – at Wythenshawe’s Hollyhedge Park ground was called to a halt this Sunday.
With Salford Lioness goalkeeper Grace Pomfret going down off the ball, with the player being described in “very visible distress”.
The Abobe Women’s FA Cup tie between the Lionesses and Wythenshawe FC Women was quickly abandoned after she went down, with medical staff quick to respond.
With the club sharing that due to the distressing scenes it was impossible for the fixture to continue.
The club shared a statement that said: “At Salford, we know that “The welfare of the people is the highest law” and as a family of players and staff it was noted the environment was too upsetting to continue.”
The Salford City medical staff were quick to treat the goalkeeper, before she was taken to hospital by paramedics.
The club have informed fans that she left the pitch in a conscious state and was applauded off the pitch.
This afternoon’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup fixture was abandoned in the first half due to a medical emergency involving goalkeeper Grace Pomfret.
Grace is now in a stable condition and being looked after in hospital, and has our full support and best wishes in her recovery.
— Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) September 22, 2024
Salford City have shared their appreciation for the attentive response from all medical staff involved in the situation.
The incident that occurred on the field, led to the game being abandoned with the club wishing her a full recovery.
The club have also issued that a further update about the tie will be provided in due course.
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