Asian Champions League Match Erupts in Chaos as Player Collapses, Teammates Request Stretcher
CHAOS erupted in the Asian Champions League when a player appeared to be knocked out by an attempted overhead kick.
Jairo Da Silva of Johor Darul Ta’zim faced a significant impact to the face from rival Ali Majrashi, leading to alarming scenes during their quarter-final match against England’s Ivan Toney at Al-Ahli.
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As Da Silva lay on the pitch apparently unconscious, pandemonium broke out, with players clashing and others urgently calling for medical assistance.
Members of the Malaysian team frantically waved for help, with captain Natxo Insa stepping up.
He rushed over to what seemed to be the medical staff, voiced his frustrations, and took the stretcher himself.
He then returned to his downed teammate, Jairo.
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Majrashi received a red card, and footage showed him visibly distressed, with his head in his hands; he was later spotted in tears at the final whistle.
The Saudi player also inadvertently scored an own goal as Al Ahli secured a 2-1 victory.
Reliable sources from the Saudi press state that Jairo is currently stable at the hospital.
A journalist noted: “The condition of a Johor Club player is stable, and he will undergo X-rays on his face and head to rule out any serious injuries.”
Reports centered around the severe injury to Da Silva in a match that ended 2-1 in favor of Saudi club Al Ahly.
Former AC Milan and Barcelona star Franck Kessie equalized just before halftime.
The Brazilian ex-Porto winger Galeno put Al Ahly ahead ten minutes into the second half.
This pivotal goal enabled the Saudi team to progress to the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
Former Premier League players Ivan Toney, Riyad Mahrez, and Edouard Mendy participated for the full 90 minutes.
