A terrifying scene unfolded throughout Tuesday’s Copa América match between Canada and Peru when an assistant referee all of the sudden 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.
Maxime Crepeau of Canada aids assistant referee Humberto Panjoj throughout the Copa America match towards Peru at Youngsters’s Mercy Park on June 25, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Jamie Squire/Getty Photos)
Panjoj, who had been operating on the non-shaded a part of the stadium in Kansas Metropolis, 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.
In response to The Kansas Metropolis Star, Crepeau mentioned after the match that he had seen the official fall, and he shortly turned his consideration away from the sport to deal with Panjoj’s well being.
“At that time, soccer doesn’t matter,” he mentioned.
“I used to be glad that he was acutely aware,” he continued. “I bought the information that he’s effective now, so thank God. However we have to tackle that.”
Referee Humberto Panjoj is eliminated on a stretcher throughout Copa America at Youngsters’s Mercy Park on June 25, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis. (Carlos Sipán/Eurasia Sport Photos/Getty Photos)
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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 circumstances, based on the report.
“I don’t care what individuals say, well being of the individuals on the sector – gamers and officers – that must be checked out.”
The Kansas Metropolis 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 Metropolis. (Carlos Sipán/Eurasia Sport Photos/Getty Photos)
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Regardless of the tough taking part in circumstances, 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 Related Press contributed to this report.
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