An update has been given after the National League match between Boreham Wood v Weymouth suspended for 30 minutes as a player collapses.
The game, which finished 1-1, had to be temporarily stopped after Terras’ player Omar Mussa fell to the ground without contact during the second half.
On the 67th minute, the midfielder looked to be in serious trouble with the stadium falling silent as he was treated by both team physios and an off-duty paramedic who jumped into action from the crowd.
Weymouth’s Twitter account wrote near the 40th minute mark: “The game is paused as Omar Mussa is being treated to on the field. We hope Omar is okay.
“We will update once we are aware when the game will be restarted.”
This was followed by the club saying: “The stadium announcer has said that an ambulance has been called for Omar Mussa.
“The players have made their way off the pitch and into the dressing rooms.”
Thankfully he looked to be fine, with Weymouth later tweeting: “Omar Mussa is on his feet and is feeling better.
“He is being assisted off the pitch with the team physios and walking.
“Omar has been excellent today on the pitch and we wish Omar a speedy recovery.”
An ambulance was initially called to the LV Bet Stadium but Oldfield revealed he was given the all-clear by medical staff at the ground.
Mussa was conscious and able to walk off after treatment and assessment, holding his arm in a sling.
“It was a worry, especially initially” Oldfield told Echosport.
“He was complaining he couldn’t breathe very easily and he went down.
“Boreham Wood were very good, I want to say thank you. The manager (Luke Garrard) tried hard and the doctor came on.
“A paramedic actually came out of the crowd as well, which really helped the situation.
“Omar was struggling to breathe but once some time went by it emerged that it was a shoulder pain as opposed to chest or heart or anything like that.
“In the end, he managed to walk off the pitch. He’s sore and tender around his neck/shoulder areas and we just need to keep an eye on him now and see how he goes forward.
“I’m hoping he’s going to be OK.”
Oldfield added: “It’s certainly around that high shoulder, neck area. We’ll have to wait and see exactly what it is.
“I’m not 100 per cent sure how bad it is but he’s talking now and breathing properly and back into normality. We just need to see how it settles and what happens next.”
Oldfield confirmed no hospital visit was needed for the Belgium Under-18 international.
He said: “There was a possibility that that might happen, especially when he was on the pitch.
“Somebody made a decision that he was OK and Omar was feeling better himself. I don’t believe he went to hospital – we’ll have to see how he settles down.”
Mussa has so far made 14 appearances for his side in the league so far this season. He joined after leaving Dover who decided not to play any more matches in the 2020–21 season, voiding all their previous and subsequent games, so left the club.
Weymouth’s former manager Brian Stock said that he had not “seen a player with his amount of ability”.
Goodness me you had me worried there. Glad it’s nothing too serious.
Speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you back on the pitch soon.— Andy Purchase 🇬🇧 (@1AndyPurchase) January 22, 2022
Twitter users reacted as the update was given after the National League match was suspended for 30 minutes when the player collapses…
@UTD_Marshall04: Hope you get better soon and it’s nothing too bad
@vblock: Hope you’re ok mate. You had the whole crowd worried!
@TerraStatman: Phew. That was all very terrifying.
@cameron42284423: Hope your good pal. Had a blinder today
@MattCrivelli: Fingers crossed Omar is ok and has a swift recovery #ytfc
@RamseyMatt87: Brilliant news @10_omarinho – shame @BOREHAM_WOODFC wouldn’t allow @BenAshelford1 to commentate as could of kept us update as very worrying times
@Ominous71: Worrying scenes. Glad you’re ok and hope you make a speedy recovery
@JoshRutland4: Get well soon Omar, you were in good hands with Borehamwood 🙂
@TomasTownsend1: Speedy recovery Omar. Top player 👏
@JosephWorrell72: Hope the lads ok – Barnet fan
@JasperJack927: Sending prayers from everyone at Notts County 🤍
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