"The match was stopped in the 34th minute after Salford goalkeeper Grace Pomfret went down off the ball in 'very visible distress'. The decision was made to abandon the tie."
"Grace is now in a stable condition and being looked after in hospital, and has our full support and best wishes in her recovery," the club posted on X.
"At Salford, we know that the welfare of the people is the highest law and as a family of players and staff it was noted the environment was too upsetting to continue," the club stated, emphasizing their commitment to player welfare.
The cause of Pomfret's collapse has not been specified but it was decided to abandon the match, highlighting the intensity of the situation and the priority given to health and safety.
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