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Brazilian defender falls into tunnel while celebrating goal
Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhao, 29, scored a header against Chapecoense in the 41st minute of a Brazilian top-flight match at Couto Pereira Stadium. Overcome with excitement, he vaulted advertising hoardings and plunged…
The Story in Brief
Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhao, 29, scored a header against Chapecoense in the 41st minute of a Brazilian top-flight match at Couto Pereira Stadium. Overcome with excitement, he vaulted advertising hoardings and plunged into a passageway leading to the away team's dressing room. The fall left him with an ankle injury, forcing him off shortly after half-time.
Compounding his misfortune, the goal was overturned after a VAR review. Despite the disallowed strike, Coritiba won 2-1. Maranhao later said, 'Centre-backs hardly ever score goals. So when you do score, I just got carried away.' The incident drew comparisons to a similar 2014 tumble by Cameroon's Joel at the same stadium.
The Indian Opinion
The 'worst celebration of all time' tag is typical online hyperbole. Many players have pulled hamstrings or injured teammates in goal celebrations, but a hidden tunnel is a freak hazard, not a lack of sense. Maranhao's regret is genuine, yet his team won without his goal. The real question: will stadiums now check for similar booby traps, or will this remain a one-off cautionary tale for overeager defenders?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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