A moment of tension was experienced in the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ Alkmaar after footballer Isaque Severino Silva suffered a strong blow that left him unconscious on the field. This scene quickly went viral on social networks, reports Metro World News.
The play occurred in the quarter-finals of the Conference League following an accidental collision with Mees de Wit, where Silva ended up on the losing end after taking a direct impact that caused his immediate fall. The footage shows the player lying down unresponsive, which caused immediate concern from both teammates and rivals.
Immediately, the medical team entered the field to attend to the player, activating emergency protocols for such situations. The quick reaction was key to stabilizing him and removing him from the field, while the match was stopped for several minutes due to the severity of the moment.
The video of the incident did not take long to go viral, generating thousands of reactions on social networks, where fans highlighted the importance of reinforcing safety protocols in football, especially in high-impact plays like the one the Brazilian player was involved in.
This type of action has reopened the debate on player protection, recalling other recent cases in international football where head blows have raised alarms about physical risks within the sport. It is important to note that after the incident, the game continued and Silva was even able to stay on the field for a few minutes after the incident, although he was substituted in the 25th minute.
Regarding the result, his team was able to prevail on the field, achieving a 3-0 victory that may be decisive for the return leg in the tournament.