Malore for a Siderno player brought to an emergency hospital, the derby with Locri suspended

Moments of great apprehension in the municipal stadium of Locri during the first category derby, group C, between Siderno and Locri. During the first half the Sidernese AP footballer, 30 years old, suddenly collapsed on the pitch due to an illness. The medical staff of both teams intervened immediately. At the time of the rescue, the player was alert but visibly confused, therefore he was urgently transported to the Locri hospital for the first investigations of the emergency room. The doctors have started the checks and will continue to monitor their conditions. According to what has been learned, AP has shown signs of recovery and the current clinical picture is less serious than the first moments. The player’s conditions remain under observation by the hospital health personnel. After the rescue and the transfer of the footballer, the referee consulted the players on the field and the representatives of the two clubs and decided not to resume the game, suspending the derby.