Club's first match since player's death abandoned
Hendon's first match since the death of midfielder Ezekiel Williams is abandoned because of a serious injury to Ethan Creary.
Hendon football club announced that a match, their first since midfielder Ezekiel Williams' passing, was halted prematurely. The incident occurred on Saturday during a game in the Isthmian League South Central Division, held at Bedfont Sports.
Within ten minutes, Hendon's defender Ethan Creary was forcibly removed from the pitch on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital. Hendon issued a statement confirming initial assessments indicated Creary had sustained a double collarbone fracture, possible shoulder ligament damage, and concussion.
Creary, in a message accompanying the hospital photo, stated, "I have to be in the ward for 24 hours to assess any potential bleed in the brain. It's just protocol and I woke up feeling OK."
Prior to the match, both Hendon and Bedfont Sports players paid respects to Williams by observing a minute's silence. Concurrently, two men have been charged with murder in connection to Williams' tragic death on November 2nd. The club now faces the daunting task of preparing to play again following such a devastating loss.
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