A fan participating in a halftime marketing event broke his foot during a penalty kick contest. He slipped while running up to the ball, twisting his left foot severely and ending up on the ground in pain. Despite the injury, he was still using his phone as medics wheeled him off the field in a stretcher.
Torcedor do Vasco bate pênalti durante o intervalo, escorrega e acaba quebrando o pé; maca entrou em ação e retirou o homem de campo pic.twitter.com/ag2ZhsrA8N
— ge (@geglobo) August 7, 2024
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This incident took some shine off Vasco’s 1-0 win over Atlético-GO. Lucas Piton netted the only goal in the first half, securing his team a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. But the celebration was muted.
The accident threw a spotlight on the risks of inviting fans onto the pitch, prompting questions about safety measures during such events.
Details about the severity of the fan’s injury and his subsequent treatment are still up in the air. As Vasco prepares for the quarterfinals, the club now also has to address the fallout from the mishap.
