A footballer died after a collision with an opponent during a match this week.
Henar Gonzales Altamirano, 21, died on Tuesday after maintaining a head injury in a collision with a goalkeeper.
In the 71st minute of a match in Peru, Altamirano’s teammate started a ball from near the midfield, and Altamirano chased it down.
But when the opposite goalkeeper went to catch it, he collided with Altamirano and wounded Altamirano’s head in a scary crash.
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A 21-year-old footballer in Peru died Tuesday after a collision with an opponent. (Getty Images)
Altamirano then landed hard and lay moving.
He was quickly taken off the field on a stretcher and he later died of his injuries.
Altamirano’s brother told local media in Peru that a broken artery in his brain led to the death of Altamirano.
A football ball on the field before Division III -men Football Championship at UNC Greensboro Soccer Stadium December 2, 2017 in Greensboro, NC (Grant Half -person/NCAA -Photos via Getty Images)
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“Henar would be a great footballer from a very young age and always talked about going as far in the sport as he could,” his father, Jose, told local media, according to Metro UK. “I know his team [is] will dedicate all their future results to him. “
The player jumped an artery in his brain. (istock)
“Rest in peace friend. We will remember you for your love for football and your family. You leave us with great pain,” said Altamirano’s Club, Real Titan NC, in a statement via the mirror.
“Great strength to your family at this difficult time. They’re not alone because Titan is with them and the football family is with them.”
