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Southampton-Leicester interrupted after medical emergency at St Mary's
Leicester City's James Maddison, center left, celebrates with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after scoring. - Andrew Matthews/PA via AP
SOUTHAMPTON: The start of the second half of the Premier League clash between Southampton and Leicester at St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday was delayed by around 15 minutes due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
Southampton led 2-1 at halftime but the players failed to emerge from the tunnel for the second period, with officials confirming there had been a medical incident in the crowd.
The Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea on Wednesday was also interrupted due to an emergency in the stands.
READ: Watford v Chelsea suspended after medical emergency in stands
Jan Bednarek and Che Adams netted goals for Southampton in the first half, either side of a Jonny Evans strike for the visitors.
Southampton led 2-1 at halftime but the players failed to emerge from the tunnel for the second period, with officials confirming there had been a medical incident in the crowd.
The Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea on Wednesday was also interrupted due to an emergency in the stands.
READ: Watford v Chelsea suspended after medical emergency in stands
Jan Bednarek and Che Adams netted goals for Southampton in the first half, either side of a Jonny Evans strike for the visitors.