Blantyre and Arthurlie match postponed after a Blantyre player took ill

The WoSFL First Division match against Blantyre and Arthurlie was called off after a player took ill.

The referee made the call after a Blantyre player needed medical treatment during a pre-game warm-up.

Physios staff and a member of the crowd applied first aid to the player.

Blantyre Victoria said:  “All at Blantyre thank Arthurlie for their understanding and commitment to help with the situation and a special thanks to the Arthurlie physio and Arthurlie fan who gave first aid.”

Arthurlie FC said: “After todays postponement we would like to wish [the] player all the best and speedy recovery. Things like this put everything into perspective.

“Well done to physios from both sides and Arthurlie supporter Angela Easdon for attending to the player.”