Exeter vs Forest DELAYED by 11 mins as ambulance crew rush to Awoniyi’s aid after horror clash leaves him dripping blood

TAIWO AWONIYI was left with blood pouring from his face after a horror clash in Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup clash.

The striker was caught in the face while challenging for the ball in the closing stages against Exeter City in the fourth-round tie.

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Taiwo Awoniyi clashed with Joe Whitworth[/caption]

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An ambulance crew rushed to help him on the pitch[/caption]

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He was carried off on a stretcher[/caption]

Awoniyi, 27, appeared to be accidentally caught by the elbow of Exeter City goalkeeper Joe Whitworth.

The striker could be seen in pain on the ground with blood pouring from his nose.

An ambulance crew were seen rushing to give him aid on the pitch.

The incident delayed the match by 11 MINUTES as Awoniyi was treated.

Fans shared their concern for the injured star as they reacted on social media.

One posted: “I hope Awoniyi is okay.”

A second commented: “Forest Awoniyi just took a faceful of elbow.

“Looked nasty, nothing the young Exeter keeper Whitworth could do having got to the ball first.”

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A third wrote: “That doesn’t look good for Awoniyi.”

A fourth said: “Don’t care about the game now, just want Awoniyi to be ok.”

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He was eventually carried off on a stretcher to a round of applause from the supporters in the crowd.

Chris Wood was sent on in his place as a concussion substitute.

Awoniyi had already left his mark on the game as he fired in Nottingham Forest‘s second of the match.

The Premier League side fell behind early on as Josh Magennis pounced on an error from Carlos Miguel.

Ramon Sosa netted the equaliser for Forest before Awoniyi’s strike.

Magennis then dragged Exeter level in the second half to frustrate Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side.

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