JAKARTA – Brazilian futsal goalkeeper Antonio Edson dos Santos Sousa, died after thwarting a penalty in an amateur tournament in Augusto Correa, the state of Par Marijuana, on Thursday or Friday WIB.
Edson dos Santos Sousa, who is familiarly called Pixe, made a penalty save with his chest before trying to celebrate with his team-mate at the Sind Motors amateur club. However, he suddenly fell to the floor and was unconscious.
Quoted from the federation’s statement via Telecom Asia Sport in Jakarta, Friday, despite getting medical help and being rushed to the hospital, the 34-year-old was declared dead shortly thereafter.
The state Futsal Federation Par accident in its official statement expresses deep condolences for the death of Edson.
His presence will always be remembered on and off the pitch, not only as a role model, but also as a person who captivates everyone, “wrote the federation.
The tournament, which was attended by the Sind Motos amateur club, was held to commemorate Brazil’s 200th anniversary of independence from Portugal.
The organizing committee decided to suspend the match the following day as a form of respect.
Until now, the official cause of Edson’s death has not been announced. A similar case occurred in Santa Catarina last June, when a player named Roberto Peterson (33) died after being hit by a ball while competing.
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