Lillestrøm SK is in mourning after losing one of their own ahead of the match against Kristiansund. Many within the LSK community are critical of the decision to proceed with the match after a supporter suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands shortly before kickoff. The supporter received life-saving first aid and was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The match, played on Wednesday evening, ended with a 1-2 loss for Lillestrøm. André Øyvåg, spokesperson for Kanarifansen, expresses that it is incomprehensible that the match was played, especially after the situation became known. He points out that supporters are like a family, and it is important to respect one another in such situations. Lillestrøm captain Ruben Gabrielsen confirms that it was a special experience to play the match and supports the feelings of the fans. The match was postponed for thirty minutes before being completed, and there was agreement among the teams to continue after they received information about the situation. Match official Sivert Amland explains that all parties were involved in the decision to proceed, but emphasizes that they were unaware of the tragic outcome at that time. This has been a difficult time for Lillestrøm SK, and the club will continue to support its supporters and each other during this heavy period.
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Lillestrøm SK Reacts to Match After Tragic Incident
Lillestrøm SK mourns the loss of a supporter before the match against Kristiansund. Read about the reactions and the incident here.
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