Goalkeeper dies after ‘hard shot’

GOALKEEPER Danny Ortiz died on Sunday after colliding with an opposing player during a Guatemalan league soccer game.

Ortiz, 27, was knocked unconscious briefly when he took a hard shot to the chest during a collision with Comunicaciones forward Mario Rodriguez.

He was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition, but the Municipal player later died.

“Unfortunately, his heart did not respond,” team physician Dr Jorge Jerez said.

“The club is going to take care of all the expenses,” said club president Gerardo Villa. “His wife is in a state of shock.” Another Municipal player, Johnny Aldana, died during a training session two years ago.