A terrifying scene unfolded throughout Tuesday’s Copa América match between Canada and Peru when an assistant referee immediately collapsed on the sector amid scorching temperatures.
Humberto Panjoj suffered a medical emergency throughout stoppage time within the first half of Canada’s 1-0 win over Peru.
Panjoj, who had been working on the non-shaded a part of the stadium in Kansas City, collapsed on the sector and appeared to stay immobile. Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau instantly ran over and motioned for medical consideration.
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Panjoj managed to face briefly earlier than being taken off the sector on a stretcher.
According to The Kansas City Star, Crepeau mentioned after the match that he had seen the official fall, and he shortly turned his consideration away from the sport to give attention to Panjoj’s well being.
“At that time, soccer doesn’t matter,” he mentioned.
“I used to be blissful that he was aware,” he continued. “I obtained the information that he’s tremendous now, so thank God. But we have to deal with that.”
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Crepeau mentioned that regardless of the hovering temperatures, gamers weren’t given a water break on the 30-minute mark, which is the customized throughout such taking part in situations, based on the report.
“I don’t care what folks say, well being of the folks on the sector – gamers and officers – that must be checked out.”
The Kansas City Star reported that Tuesday’s warmth index was about 100 levels when the match started at round 5 p.m. TSN reported that Panjoj suffered from dehydration.
Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau tries to assist Humberto Panjoj after the referee collapsed throughout a Copa America match on June 25, 2024, in Kansas City. (Carlos Sipán/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
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Despite the troublesome taking part in situations, Jonathan David scored within the 74th minute to assist Canada defeat Peru for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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