LANGFORD, B.C. - Vancouver Whitecaps player Ali Ahmed left the Canadian Championship semifinal against Pacific FC on a stretcher in the first half.
The Whitecaps posted to social media that Ahmed was conscious and was cleared to travel with the team back to Vancouver.
Ahmed suffered a concussion with a momentary loss of consciousness. He regained consciousness and was transported to the Victoria General Hospital ER. He received a full evaluation at the hospital, including a CT scan, which returned at normal levels.
Ahmed had scored a volleyed goal beforehand and was tackled shortly after the restart.
The left wingback was upended by Cedric Toussaint in a clean tackle and did not move at first.
Medical officials, as well as a stretcher and vehicle, were brought on to the field to transport him off.
Some of the Vancouver players looked shocked by the injury, with midfielder -- and opening goal scorer -- Julian Gressel appearing to be on the verge of tears.
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