During a Saturday match between Coritiba and Chapecoense in Brazil, defender Jacy fell into an uncovered tunnel while celebrating a goal. The match also saw Chapecoense midfielder Max Alves hospitalized with rib fractures following a collision.
Jacy's plunge into the Couto Pereira tunnel
Coritiba defender Jacy experienced a frightening moment on Saturday when he plummeted into an open tunnel at the Couto Pereira stadium. As reported by the source, the 29-year-old jumped over advertising hoardings to celebrate what he believed was a 2-0 lead, only to fall into a hole left uncovered in preparation for the half-time break.
The 29-year-old Jacy's celebration ended in frustration when a VAR review ultimately ruled his goal out for offside. While Coritiba teammates were seen peering over the hoardings in concern, and a security guard rushed to assist, the defender initially attempted to continue playing. However,the physical after-effects of the fall eventually forced him to be substituted two minutes into the second half.
A decade-old echo of the 2014 Joel fall
The Couto Pereira stadium has a history of similar safety concerns involving Coritiba players. The source notes that in 2014, striker Joel suffered a fall down the same open tunnel while celebrating a goal against Sao Paulo .
Coritiba striker Joel's experience mirrors this recent incident in several ways, including the presence of the same security guard who was on hand to assist Jacy. Despite the chaos of the fall and the disallowed goal, Coritiba managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Chapecoense during the match.
Max Alves's fight in intensive care
Chapecoense midfielder Max Alves suffered a much more life-threatening medical emergency during the same fixture . According to the report, Alves was taken to intensive care after a collision with a teammate, which resulted in multiple rib fractures.
The medical procedure for Alves required surgery to have a chest drain inserted to manage his injuries. while Jacy's fall was a dramatic visual moment, the severity of the injuries sustained by Alves highlights the high physical stakes of the match.
Who is responsible for the uncovered tunnel?
The safety protocols at the match have come under scrutiny following the incident involving Jacy. It remains unclear why the tunnel was left exposed while the game was still in progress, or why no warning signs were present near the advertising hoardings.
The report does not specify if any formal investigation will be launched into the stadim's maintenance procedures. Until more information is released,questions remain regarding how such a significant hazard could be left unmonitored during a top-flight Brazilian match.
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