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Fan Taken to Hospital After Falling From Stand During Belgium-Wales Soccer Match
- Scott Rees, a male supporter, fell from the upper level down to a lower section of the stands at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels while attending the Wales-Belgium World Cup qualifying match on June 9, 2025.
- The fall happened amid celebrations and after Wales scored their third goal, prompting immediate medical attention and crowd concern.
- Rees was conscious, speaking, and treated on-site before hospital transfer, where he was later discharged with minor back injuries.
- The match was tightly contested, with Belgium winning 4-3 after Wales' comeback from a three-goal deficit was sealed by Kevin De Bruyne's late goal.
- The incident and match outcome highlight ongoing concerns regarding spectator safety while Wales faces challenges in retaining top position in World Cup qualifying Group J.
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Stadium Scares: Fan Falls During Belgium-Wales Match | Sports-Games
A soccer fan fell from the upper tier of King Baudouin Stadium during a World Cup qualifier between Belgium and Wales. The fan was taken to the hospital for injuries. Despite the fall, the man was conscious and speaking. The incident comes shortly after a similar tragedy in Munich.
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