Eastleigh's National League clash with Scunthorpe was abandoned in stoppage time after a sickening head clash between Eastleigh defender Archie Harris and Scunthorpe's Jean Belehouan. The game at Silverlake Stadium was level at 1-1 after Eastleigh had equalised in the first minute of stoppage time when Harvey Saunders bundled home from Paul McCallum's header across goal, cancelling out Declan Howe's late strike for the visitors. The collision between Harris and Belehouan occurred in the seventh minute of added time, with both men receiving medical treatment from paramedics on the pitch. The referee subsequently abandoned the match, with Eastleigh defender Harris being admitted to hospital for further checks. Scunthorpe manager Andy Butler described the challenge as reckless, but wished Harris a speedy recovery. Eastleigh confirmed that Harris was conscious and talking, and the club will provide further updates to supporters in due course. The incident has raised concerns about player safety, and the National League will likely investigate the matter. Eastleigh's players and staff were shaken by the incident, and the club's priority is the welfare of their player. The match will likely be replayed at a later date, but for now, the focus is on Harris's recovery.
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Eastleigh Abandons Match After Sickening Head Clash
Eastleigh's National League match against Scunthorpe abandoned due to serious head injury, player hospitalised, get the latest updates
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