AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 http://m.skysports.com/article/football//9525806Indian midfielder Peter Biaksangzuala has died from injuries sustained while celebrating a goal.Biaksangzuala severely damaged his spinal cord when attempting a series of somersaults to celebrate his equaliser for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC during their match against Chanmari West FC last Tuesday.The 23-year-old was taken to Aizawl Civil Hospital and underwent surgery on his spine, but died of his injuries on Sunday morning.A statement on the Mizoram Premier League's official Facebook page read: "Bethlehem Vengthlang FC midfielder Peter Biaksangzuala lost his fight for survival after he suffered a fatal injury while celebrating his goal."It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over Mizoram."Peter was a defensive midfielder who had always been aggressive and hard working, a true team player. Like most defensive midfielders, he was excellent at reading the game, breaking up attacks and protecting his defenders."Peter's club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey no. 21."Bethlehem Vengthlang coach Danny Lalduhawma added: "Peter was a lad with good manner who always maintained his discipline on and off the pitch. I don't think there are many like him.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9o6dI7dwjs&feature=youtube_gdata_playerCrazy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,875 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Least they got to score unlile Marc-Vivien Foé. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 was always going to happen eventually IMO. I hate watching players doing they somersaults, it was an accident waiting to happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 was always going to happen eventually IMO. I hate watching players doing they somersaults, it was an accident waiting to happenThey'll probably make it a booking offence now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,063 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Tragic stuff.........but Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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