Follow up: Ukrainian player tells of teammate's efforts to save player's life
By Peter O’ Dwyer
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Dynamo Kiev captain Oleh Husev was involved in a collision with Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk ‘keeper Denys Boiko which left the Dynamo player unconscious on the goal line.
Dnipro midfielder Jaba Kankava rushed to the player’s aid and potentially saved his life.
An unnamed Dynamo player has now told his version of events via the club’s official website.
“Jaba was trying to unclench Oleh’s teeth so he didn’t suffocate,” the player said. “As doctors arrived they snagged Gusev’s tongue with a special pincers. It was important not to lose courage in that situation. As Oleh regained consciousness he was muttering something unintelligible. Eventually he was taken to an ambulance.”
He also defended the goalkeeper involved in the incident, saying that he was in no way at fault.
“It’s weird some think Boiko could do that deliberately,” he said. “Denys just didn’t see Oleh. All goalkeepers play that way in such situations.”
Gusev suffered a mild concussion on broken a jaw. Dnipro had the won the game 2-0 in the end.
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