Despite the freak incident, Townsend was able to step onto the pitch as a substitute in the 93rd minute for his team during its 3-0 win over Pattani. The footballer, who made 13 appearances for England, has been playing in Thai football for over a year. He started with Kanchanaburi Power but left the club following their relegation before making a move to PT Prachuap, a club in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
