According to Marca (Spain), the high temperature of nearly 37 degrees Celsius and humidity of more than 50% at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City was the cause of the first incident at Copa America 2024. Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj, standing on the sunny side of the field, fainted and collapsed on the field.
Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau promptly gave first aid to referee Panjoj
The incident occurred in the 49th minute of the match, Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was the first person to notice the unusual behavior of linesman Panjoj. He immediately called for help from medical staff and performed first aid. Thanks to the timely actions of goalkeeper Crepeau and the medical team that arrived shortly after, the assistant referee regained consciousness and stepped onto a stretcher to leave the field for emergency treatment amid the applause of the audience on the field.
Due to the incident, the match was briefly interrupted before resuming. Assistant referee Panjoj was replaced by another colleague.
The match between Canada and Peru in the second round of Group A of Copa America 2024. This match took place at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City in hot weather conditions despite being scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (5 a.m. on June 26, Vietnam time). However, the hot weather caused linesman Panjoj to faint on the field.
Also due to the hot weather, in the match where Uruguay won 3-1 against Panama at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on June 24, Uruguayan center back Ronald Aurajo had to leave the field after the first half due to problems related to the temperature on the field. Aurajo said he felt dizzy and had low blood pressure, the cause of which is believed to be dehydration.
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau spotted referee Panjoj's unusual behavior
He immediately called the medical staff.
Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau is considered a hero for saving referee Panjoj in time.
Copa America 2024 takes place in many cities in the United States with the harsh summer heat, affecting both players and referees. Surely after the incident that just happened, the tournament organizers will have to put the health and safety of all participants as the top priority, according to Marca .
Meanwhile, after the linesman fainted, the Canadian team returned to play and benefited when Peru was down to 10 men after Miguel Araujo received a red card in the 59th minute. Thanks to that, at the end of the match, they scored a goal to break the deadlock through striker Jonathan David in the 74th minute to win 1-0.
This is the first win in the history of the Canadian team at Copa America, helping them rise to second place in Group A with 3 points after 2 matches, rekindling hope of getting a ticket to the quarterfinals. In the final round, Canada will meet Chile at 7:00 a.m. on June 30.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/copa-america-2024-trong-tai-bien-ngat-xiu-thu-mon-doi-canada-thanh-nguoi-hung-185240626090211293.htm
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