A Wales football fan was injured after falling from the upper tier of the stands during Monday night’s World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium.
The 29-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, fell from the upper tier to the lower tier at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. He was treated at the scene by medical staff before being transported to a hospital in Brussels.
According to police and the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the supporter was “conscious and speaking” when help arrived.
The incident occurred during celebrations among the 4,500 Welsh fans present at the match, after Wales scored a third goal to equalise with Belgium.
Unfortunately, Wales went on to lose the match 4-3 after Belgium scored a late goal, marking a tough first defeat for new manager Craig Bellamy.
The FAW issued a statement confirming the fall: “We can confirm that one male fan fell from the upper to lower tier during the match at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels this evening. He was conscious and speaking and has now been taken to hospital for further checks.”
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