WATFORD’s clash with Tottenham had to be halted after a fan collapsed in the stands.
The incident occurred late in the second half with the score still 0-0.
Physios from both clubs rushed over to provide medical assistance to the home supporter in the Graham Taylor stand, reports Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson.
The fan was then escorted away and they received a round of applause from Vicarage Road.
The stoppage in play resulted in eight minutes being added on at the end of the 90 minutes.
And Spurs took advantage as Davinson Sanchez headed in Heung-min Son’s free-kick to win the match 1-0 for the visitors.
The incident comes just weeks after another Watford fan collapsed during a home match against Chelsea.
That supporter suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital where he later recovered.
And after that incident Watford chief exec Scott Duxbury added: “This club is genuinely a family and acted as such on Wednesday evening to look after one of its own.
“That’s how it should be, although we are aware how many individuals as part of teams were responsible for ensuring Larry got the care he needed.
“While those included medical professionals from within Watford and also Chelsea – to whom we offer our gratitude, individuals who assisted also included supporters who sit close to Larry in the Upper Graham Taylor Stand.
“I would like to offer my personal thanks to those who took quick, decisive and ultimately essential action to help.”
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