NEWS
Medical Emergency in Salzburg: Two Players Injured
Just seconds after kickoff, a violent collision occurs. Both Salzburg players require medical attention.
The Women's Bundesliga match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and SK Sturm Graz was expected to be the highlight of the round, making headlines.
However, just seconds after kickoff, the sporting aspect took a backseat.
Emergency Doctor Alerted
The two Salzburg players, Valentina Akrap and Christina Gierzinger, jumped for the ball and collided. Both remained on the ground afterwards, in pain and partly covered in blood.
Staff from both teams immediately rushed onto the field. Shortly thereafter, emergency services were called. Approximately ten minutes after the collision, the emergency doctor arrived in Liefering and attended to the two injured players.
Initial All-Clear
Akrap and Gierzinger were stretchered off a few minutes later. The remaining players first had to process the shock and then warm up again after the lengthy interruption.
At halftime, there was already a cautious all-clear: both players are reportedly doing well given the circumstances, as announced by the stadium announcer.
