After the final whistle of the HSV women's Bundesliga match against 1. FC Union Berlin, defender Magou Doucouré collapsed on the pitch. She was taken to hospital, but her condition improved quickly. HSV thanked helpers and fans for their support.
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Volksparkstadion after the women's Bundesliga match. HSV defender Magou Doucouré collapsed on the pitch and was taken to hospital by ambulance, as the club announced. The Hamburg team had lost 0:1 to the Berlin side.
Her condition improved quickly. "Beim Verlassen des Stadions im Krankenwagen war sie bereits wieder ansprechbar und stabil," the club's statement said, noting she was responsive and stable upon leaving in the ambulance.
HSV expressed gratitude to all involved. "We thank all helpers, fans and 1. FC Union Berlin for their support and wish Magou a quick and full recovery," the club stated.