The first image of a young footballer who died after having a suspected cardiac arrest while playing in an FA Youth Cup match has been released.
West Bridgford Colts confirmed yesterday that Dylan Rich, 17, had tragically passed away.
The young footballer collapsed during a match between West Bridgford and Boston at Regatta Way on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the match was abandoned and attempts were made to resuscitate the player with eyewitnesses reporting that he was shocked with a defibrillator multiple times.
The first image of a young footballer who died after having a suspected cardiac arrest while playing in an FA Youth Cup match has been released
He was later rushed to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham by ambulance and The Sun reports that he suffered a second cardiac arrest while being transported.
Paying tribute to the young footballer, Rushcliffe Athletic Club shared a photo of Dylan on Facebook.
They wrote: 'Rushcliffe Athletic Club are sorry to hear of the tragic passing today of ex club member Dylan Rich who collapsed playing football on Thursday.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents Mike and Anna and sister Lucy at this sad time.'
Yesterday, Dylan's football team confirmed the tragic news that he had passed away.
Fans were asked to leave the stands at Regatta Way Sports Ground, the home stadium of the West Bridgford Colts in Gamston, Nottinghamshire. Above: The pre-match routines before Thursday's match
In a statement, West Bridgford Colts said: 'It is with great sadness that, following the events of Thursday evening, we have to announce the tragic passing of Dylan Rich.
'This news has left everyone involved with our club devastated and heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Mike and Anna, his sister Lucy and Dylan's family, friends and teammates.
'The club would like to thank everyone within the Colts and wider football community for the hundreds of heartfelt messages and thoughts that we have received over the past few days.
'The Club will provide all the support it can to those players and club officials impacted by this tragic event, but for now there are no further words possible, and we ask everyone to respect the family's privacy at this incredibly difficult time.'
Peter Stansbury, the Chairman of West Bridgford Colts, said: 'It is an extra
