This is Ezequiel Neira, Argentine defender of Carabobo, who suffered the impact with his colleague Gonzalo Mastriano, in the defeat of the Venezuelan cast against Botafogo by 2-0.
Botafogo’s 2-0 win on Carabobo on the second date of the Copa Libertadores 2025 It was overshadowed by a chilling incident in the 57th minute of the meeting, when a Strong shock of heads between Ezequiel Neira, Argentine defender of the Venezuelan team, and Gonzalo Mastiani, Uruguayan striker of the Brazilians, generated moments of great anguish in the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Tremendous head of heads in the Copa Libertadores left an Argentine hospitalized player
The accident occurred in an attack play by Botafogowhen Mastiani He jumped to try to finish off a center from the left. Neirameanwhile, he went ahead to clear the ball, but both players They hit their heads in full jump and violently fell to the grass.
Neira was lying and unconsciouswhile his companions asked for help with despair. Despite Mastiani He managed to return after receiving medical attention, the scene shocked everyone present. The Argentine defender remained several minutes on the ground and, after being rotated by his teammates, showed a slight response to moving his arms. However, the concern was evident and the players of Carabobo They cried out for the presence of an ambulance.
Finally, Neira was removed from the field in ambulance to undergo a series of medical studies. Despite the great scare, hours later the player used his social networks to reassure his followers: “Good night to all, thanks for the messages and worry. I’m fine, studies and waiting for news, but it’s nothing serious, thank God. I send you a huge hug and thank you. We are well and grateful that it was not worse.”
So far, nor Carabobo nor the CONMEBOL They issued an official statement on the player’s condition. The game, meanwhile, was arrested for several minutes due to medical care, which generated great uncertainty both in the stands and in the players.
Despite the victory, the game was marked by the sad event that put in the background the sports performance of both teams.
Source: Ambito
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