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World Cup Qualifier Suspended Due to Medical Emergency in Stands
- A World Cup qualifying match was suspended due to a medical emergency in the stands, with Finland leading 2-1 against Poland when the halt occurred.
- Officials called a halt to the game in the 73rd minute after a fan collapsed, leading to a 30-minute break before the match resumed.
- Poland's fans chanted in support of Robert Lewandowski, who is boycotting the national team over a dispute with manager Michal Probierz.
- Medical services were praised for their response, with a Sport.pl reporter acknowledging the rescuers and doctors as the real heroes of the evening.
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Helsinki Times
einnews.comFinland beat Poland in crucial qualifier, match halted by medical emergency
Finland’s national football team claimed a vital 2–1 home victory over Poland in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday night, though the result was overshadowed by a medical emergency in the stands that halted play for more than 30 minutes. The incident occurred during the second half at Helsinki Olympic Stadium, when a spectator collapsed in a serious condition. The match was paused while emergency responders intervened.
The World Cup qualifying match between Finland and Poland was interrupted on Tuesday when a spectator suffered a seizure.
The Dutch football players defeated the Maltese 8-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while the Finns crushed the Poles 2-1. There was even talk of an attack on the stadium.
The match was interrupted for over half an hour.
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