THE Women’s Super League clash between Arsenal and Brighton was stopped for 10 MINUTES after a shocking head injury.
Maelys Mpome was defending a cross in the second half in front of the away fans when the ball clattered her directly in the face.
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The Seagulls star was left down on the Emirates turf in a heap as physio’s rushed over to treat her.
The French defender was placed into a neck brace and placed onto a stretcher.
In concerning scenes she was stretchered off the pitch by six medics under a hammock with an oxygen mask and tank attached to her.
Brighton fans gave Mpome a standing ovation as she left the field.
The teams social media account said of the injury: “After a lengthy pause in play, Maelys has been stretchered off after initially receiving medical attention on the pitch.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery, Maelys.”
Dutch footballer Marit Auee replaced the 22-year-old.
Brighton were hit with a second injury concern moments later as Maisie Symonds was left unable to continue after going down off the ball.
A staggering 13 minutes was added on in injury time.
A crowd of 27,336 were in attendance for the game in north London, just under half the total capacity of the Emirates stadium.
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