Bournemouth and Southampton lasted a little longer than the other games this evening after an unfortunate incident involving fourth official Kevin Friend. Friend reportedly collapsed and hit his head on the dugout just before the break.
The incident left Friend's face full of blood, and he was rushed to hospital. Half-time was extended by five minutes to attend to Friend, and BT Sport had an update at half-time:
Strange end to the first half at the Vitality Stadium due to an incident with Kevin Friend. Des Kelly has an update. https://t.co/gL7AJT1GnT
— eir Sport (@eirSport) March 1, 2016
Friend seemed conscious and awake, and was taken to hospital for check and a suspected concussion.
Thoughts with Kevin Friend. We all moan about match officials but there would be no football without them.
— Gerard Cassidy (@gerardcassidy) March 1, 2016
Bournemouth won the game 2-0, but Martin O'Neill will be considered that both Harry Arter and Shane Long seemed to pick up injuries.
