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Player saves other players life

Ken. · 2014-03-30 21:11:15

Tonight's game between Dynamo Kiev and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk almost had a tragic ending, averted thanks to the actions of a player on the field. Oleh Husev was hit hard in the head by the goalkeeper's knee, which knocked him unconscious - and, according to media reports, he swallowed his own tongue, blocking off his…

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Tonight's game between Dynamo Kiev and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk almost had a tragic ending, averted thanks to the actions of a player on the field.
Oleh Husev was hit hard in the head by the goalkeeper's knee, which knocked him unconscious - and, according to media reports, he swallowed his own tongue, blocking off his airway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiERN9-so8U

A 19 year old footballer in Jordan died from a similar incident in November just gone.

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#2 30-03-2014 9:22pm

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jaysis that's some quick thinking!

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#3 30-03-2014 10:15pm

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#4 30-03-2014 10:19pm

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All the more impressive when you consider Kiev is "western" and Dnipro "Russian". No politics just common humanity (and quick thinking).

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#5 30-03-2014 10:22pm

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Hero

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