Qatar's Al Wakra club defender, Othmane Coulibaly, suddenly fell on the field.
The player needed resuscitation after his heart stopped before he was taken to the hospital, which sparked terror among the players of the two teams who refused to complete the match.
And the referee decided to end the match after playing only 42 minutes, according to the “Russia Today” website.
And the Qatar League Foundation said in a statement: "During the Al-Wakra Club match against Al-Rayyan Club, the player Othman Coulibaly suffered a heart attack, which required the intervention of the medical staff and ambulance personnel present in the match.
The player's condition was dealt with, the necessary medical measures were taken, and he was transferred to the hospital after his condition stabilized, knowing that the player is currently receiving the necessary medical care and care.
With regard to the status of the match between the two teams, the Qatar League Foundation clarified that it had been agreed to end it and to complete the remaining time at a later time with the same result when it was stopped (1-0 in favor of Al Rayyan Club).