Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ali Ahmed taken to hospital after Canadian Championship tackle

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 is receiving treatment at a local hospital.

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.