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Referee Knocked Out in Leicester Match as Jamie Vardy Steps In to Halt Play

An accidental elbow from Andre Ayew left referee David Webb unable to continue, prompting Leicester's captain to intervene before the fourth official took over.

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Overview

  • During the first half of Leicester's Premier League match against Southampton, Andre Ayew accidentally elbowed referee David Webb, knocking him unconscious.
  • Leicester captain Jamie Vardy quickly grabbed the referee's whistle and stopped play, drawing applause from the crowd.
  • David Webb was unable to continue officiating and was replaced by fourth official Barrott for the remainder of the match.
  • The incident occurred in a low-stakes match between two already relegated teams, with the first half ending 2-0 in Leicester's favor, including a goal by Ayew.
  • A video of the collision and Vardy's intervention has gone viral on social media, capturing widespread attention.