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McElhenney praises 'brilliant show of humanity' after medical incident at Wycombe-Wrexham game

HIGH WYCOMBE, England (AP) — Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney praised a “brilliant show of humanity” from visiting supporters and Wycombe after it was confirmed that a fan who suffered a medical incident during Saturday’s game in English soccer’s third tier is now recovering in hospital.

The promotion-chasing teams met in a League One clash at Adams Park, but the game was halted for close to 45 minutes following a medical emergency in the away end with the score 0-0 in the 77th minute.

A statement on Wrexham’s website on Sunday provided an update on the fan, saying: “Wrexham can confirm the supporter who suffered a medical emergency at the match against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday is now recovering in hospital .