2024-03-18 03:01:00
The match that Estudiantes and Boca were playing in La Plata was suspended 27 minutes into the first half, as a result of the commotion caused by the fact that the player Javier Altamirano had convulsions in the middle of the match, which led to believe that something had happened. very serious.
After a few minutes of great tension and uncertainty, it was reported over the stadium loudspeakers that the footballer was conscious and had already recovered. Referee Echenique then called the captains of the two teams, Sosa and Cavani, and the suspension was determined.
Estudiantes technical director Eduardo Domínguez highlighted the attitude of the Boca players, who at all times told their colleagues that they should be the ones to decide whether to continue or not.
In some sectors of the public they insulted Cavani, since they assumed, erroneously, that the Uruguayan wanted to continue the match. From the medical center that assists him, they announced last night that the first CT scan they performed on Altamirano gave normal results, and that he did not present any signs of seriousness. The player had regained consciousness when he arrived at the clinic. Altamirano will be examined again this Monday as a precaution.
The duel had been interesting until the suspension, with arrivals from both sides. The local team started better and put Brey in trouble with two mid-range shots.
But as the minutes passed, Boca, pressing very high, bottled up the rival, executed five corner kicks in a short period, and caused approaches that put them very close to the goal, in a tackle by Medina and a header by Zenón.
On the other hand, Boca had the two centre-backs reprimanded and that also led them to enter risk areas. The AFA must now determine when the match will continue.