2024-04-26 16:26:15
There was a dramatic moment in the Expansion Leaguea clash of heads caused a player to faint.
A game was played Expansion League in between Atlético la Paz and CF Mérida. In the 24th minute of the first half, two players collided in what seemed like a normal dispute.
It was between Jesús Miranda and Flavio SantosHowever, the latter was the one that took the brunt of the blow.
Since after they collided heads, Flavio Santos tried to stay standing, but after a few seconds fell to the ground.
Minutes later, the Atlético la Paz player was able to leave the field on his own and ended up being substituted.
As a fact: Atlético la Paz took the victory in that match against CF Mérida by 3 goals to 1.
What does the concussion protocol say, such as in these cases?
The Liga MX or in this case the Expansion League has a protocol for this type of case, in which two players clash heads and there could be a concussion.
Well first let’s define what a concussion is, what could have happened to the footballer in the Expansion League: This is when, due to an impact on the head, the brain collides with the walls of the skull, this sudden movement can cause dizzinessnausea, memory loss, drowsiness, etc.
When this occurs, there is a test called SCAT5 to detect if it is a concussion or not. If it is confirmed, this is what the regulations say: “In a period of maximum three minutes on the playing field, the specialist doctor will have time to detect the concussion.
Once the concussion or suspicion of it is detected, the player must be evaluated again in the following 24-48 hours, a period in which “You will not be able to do any type of physical activity.”
That is why it is very important that any athlete does not continue in the competition.
What are the Quarterfinal matches in the Expansion League?
The Expansion League is in the final phase, so it experiences its closure as the Liga MX and these are the Quarterfinal matches:
Celaya vs Tapatío: First leg score 4 to 3.
Atlético la Paz vs CF Mérida: First leg score 3 to 1.
Cancún FC vs Atlanta.
Zacatecas Miners vs Black Lions.
2024-04-26 16:26:15