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Brazilian Footballer Jacy Maranhão Falls Into Tunnel After Disallowed Goal Celebration
Brazilian footballer Jacy Maranhão fell into a stadium tunnel while celebrating a goal that was later disallowed during a match between Coritiba and Chapecoense.
During a Brazilian Serie A match, Jacy Maranhão, a player for Coritiba, celebrated what he thought was a goal that would put his team ahead against Chapecoense. After heading the ball into the net in the 41st minute, he picked up the ball and ran toward the supporters, celebrating exuberantly.
In his excitement, Maranhão jumped over the advertising boards but miscalculated and fell into a players' tunnel. Footage from the incident shows the moment he lost his balance and disappeared from view.
According to reports, Jacy later commented that he got "carried away" by the celebration, which led to the fall. The incident might evoke memories of a similar event nearly a decade ago, where another footballer experienced a similar mishap in the same tunnel.
The match concluded with Coritiba winning 2-1 against Chapecoense. However, the earlier celebration turned into a minor incident as the player appeared to suffer some injury from the fall, though the extent of his injuries has not been detailed in the reports.
Both ABC News and BBC Sport covered the incident, highlighting the potential dangers associated with such celebrations at stadiums, where players sometimes misjudge their surroundings in the heat of the moment.
Fans and commentators have taken to social media to react to the incident, sharing the footage and expressing concern for the player's safety while also finding humor in the situation.