Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:42 pm
A footballer has died after a celebration went tragically wrong in India's Mizoram Premier League.
Peter Biaksangzuala died in hospital on Sunday after falling on his head while attempting a somersault after scoring for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC - a club based in the north east Indian province of Mizoram.
The 23-year-old midfielder scored a 62nd-minute equaliser against Chanmari West FC in Tuesday's league encounter and celebrated acrobatically - in a manner similar to record World Cup goalscorer Miroslav Klose.
Biaksangzuala mistimed his landing and his head took the brunt of the fall.
Team-mates immediately rushed to his aid and he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Biaksangzuala was rushed to Aizawl Civil Hospital where a CT scan revealed he had severely damaged his spinal cord and he was moved to an intensive care unit.
He spent five days in hospital, as doctors unsuccessfully attempted to heal his injuries, and was pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday after being put on a ventilator.
A source said: 'He was trying to do Germany's Klose signature flip stunt, but it misfired unfortunately.'
Reports in India suggest that Biaksangzuala had donated his eyes during the time he spent in the hospital.
In memory of the midfielder, Bethlehem Vengthlang FC have retired his shirt No 21 with the Mizoram Football Association releasing a statement via their official Facebook page.
The statement read: 'Bethlehem Vengthlang FC midfielder Peter Biaksangzuala lost his fight for survival after he suffered a fatal injury while celebrating his goal.
'It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over Mizoram.
'Peter was a defensive midfielder who had always been aggressive and hard working, a true team player. Like most defensive midfielders, he was excellent at reading the game, breaking up attacks and protecting his defenders.
'Peter's club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey no. 21.'
Bethlehem Vengthlang coach Danny Lalduhawma added: 'Peter was a lad with good manner who always maintained his discipline on and off the pitch. I don't think there are many like him.'
http://youtu.be/4lxBzHCl1A8
Peter Biaksangzuala died in hospital on Sunday after falling on his head while attempting a somersault after scoring for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC - a club based in the north east Indian province of Mizoram.
The 23-year-old midfielder scored a 62nd-minute equaliser against Chanmari West FC in Tuesday's league encounter and celebrated acrobatically - in a manner similar to record World Cup goalscorer Miroslav Klose.
Biaksangzuala mistimed his landing and his head took the brunt of the fall.
Team-mates immediately rushed to his aid and he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Biaksangzuala was rushed to Aizawl Civil Hospital where a CT scan revealed he had severely damaged his spinal cord and he was moved to an intensive care unit.
He spent five days in hospital, as doctors unsuccessfully attempted to heal his injuries, and was pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday after being put on a ventilator.
A source said: 'He was trying to do Germany's Klose signature flip stunt, but it misfired unfortunately.'
Reports in India suggest that Biaksangzuala had donated his eyes during the time he spent in the hospital.
In memory of the midfielder, Bethlehem Vengthlang FC have retired his shirt No 21 with the Mizoram Football Association releasing a statement via their official Facebook page.
The statement read: 'Bethlehem Vengthlang FC midfielder Peter Biaksangzuala lost his fight for survival after he suffered a fatal injury while celebrating his goal.
'It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over Mizoram.
'Peter was a defensive midfielder who had always been aggressive and hard working, a true team player. Like most defensive midfielders, he was excellent at reading the game, breaking up attacks and protecting his defenders.
'Peter's club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey no. 21.'
Bethlehem Vengthlang coach Danny Lalduhawma added: 'Peter was a lad with good manner who always maintained his discipline on and off the pitch. I don't think there are many like him.'
http://youtu.be/4lxBzHCl1A8
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:51 pm
Such a shame 
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:30 am
Absolutely shocking.
I wonder if this will have a knock on effect with the players who celebrate in this style in this country?
I wonder if this will have a knock on effect with the players who celebrate in this style in this country?
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:18 pm
Think I remember fergie stopping one of his players from doing flips after he pulled a muscle doing it can't remember who tho. This is very sad
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:16 am
RIP So sad
Was it nani that fergie tried to stop?
Was it nani that fergie tried to stop?
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:24 am
I think Lennie Lawrence tried stopping Earnshaw from doing the somersaults as well didn't he but eventually gave up because Earnie just didn't stop doing them and it was the season he was banging them in when we went up to the Championship so he couldn't exactly drop him or fine him.
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:56 pm
Tragic. RIP.
Re: Footballer dies after goal celebration goes wrong
Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:45 pm
nubbsy wrote:Think I remember fergie stopping one of his players from doing flips after he pulled a muscle doing it can't remember who tho. This is very sad
Nani i think.