Argentine defender of Mushuc Runa, from Ecuador, Brian Negro made a serious tackle on Ecuadorian striker Jean Pierre Arroyo, from Independiente del Valle, which caused an open fracture in the opponent. The strong scene generated a lot of confusion, commotion and went around the world.
The move took place in the 17th minute of the second half of the match between Del Valle and Mushuc, for the Ecuadorian Championship.
With the match tied at 1-1, Arroyo took off and was alone in front of the goal, but Brian Negro arrived with everything, making a very strong tackle on his leg. The defender was sent off immediately.
Terrible image in Chillo Jijón 🤯
speedy recovery
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The striker, on the other hand, had to be taken from the field by ambulance, as he injured his heel with an open fracture. At the moment of the cart, his foot got stuck in the grass. The scene is scary.
The move caused great outrage among Del Valle players, who attacked Brian and other Mushuc athletes.
The confusion even led to the expulsion of Angulo, from Mushuc, and Alcivar, from Del Valle, who attacked each other shortly after the incident. However, the two came to an understanding after both realized how serious Arroyo’s injury was.
After the game, Brian Negro apologized and stated that he did not want to cause a serious injury to his opponent.
