TNT Sports reporter Becky Ives then explained the situation further while pitchside. “Unfortunately right on the stroke of half-time the medical emergency happened,” she said. “I was down the tunnel and the emergency services moved very quickly.
“They moved quickly to remove fans from the lower tier of the Holte End on the left hand side. There have been quite a few discussions going on as to how long the game will have to be halted for as the fan is moved into the waiting ambulance. Obviously we wish the fan all our good wishes.”
Olympiacos enjoyed a surprise lead at half-time thanks to two goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, before Ollie Watkins got a goal back before the break.
Moussa Diaby equalised after play had resumed, but El Kaabi completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot and Santiago Hezze’s deflected effort made matters worse for Villa in Europe.
