Coleraine forward and Slaughtneil man Eoin Bradley was taken to hospital after colliding with the post during his weekend match.
The game stopped for just under twenty minutes while doctors tended to him.
The 33-year-old was taken to Causeway Hospital from the Coleraine showgrounds by ambulance.
He was taken off the pitch to a round of applause from both sets of fans.
Coleraine Football Club later confirmed on Twitter that Bradley "suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung".
The club can confirm that Eoin Bradley has broken ribs and a punctured lung. We wish him a speedy recovery
— Coleraine FC (@ColeraineFC) January 14, 2017