INDONESIAN footballer Akli Fairuz has
died after being on the receiving end of a horror challenge from a
goalkeeper.
On May 10, Fairuz, a striker for
PeIrsiraja in the Indonesian Premier League, was vying for the ball
when he collided with PSAP Sigli goalkeeper Agus Rahman, who had
charged in with a raised boot, studs first.
The tackle, which can be seen in the
video above, looks similar to many incidents seen previously on the
football field.
Fairuz was subbed off after the
incident and his incensed teammates approached the referee and
erupted into a fight with the opposition.
Fairuz appeared to be fine at the time,
watching the rest of the match from the bench.
After the match, however, Fairuz was
admitted to hospital where it was discovered he’d suffered severe
internal injuries and bladder leakage, according to various reports.
Fairuz underwent surgery but died six
days after the tackle, on May 16.
It was unclear whether Rahman would be
facing any sanctions.
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