Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj fainted due to heat and humidity during Peru’s Copa America match against Canada in Kansas City. Panjoj received immediate medical attention and was taken off on a stretcher.
Bollywood Fever: An assistant referee collapsed during the first half of Peru’s Copa America Group A match against Canada at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City on Tuesday. The game was played under hot and humid conditions, which contributed to the incident.
Humberto Panjoj, the Guatemalan assistant referee, keeled over during stoppage time in the first half. Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau quickly alerted medical staff, drawing their attention to Panjoj’s condition.
Medical personnel treated Panjoj on the sidelines, and he briefly managed to stand up before being taken off on a stretcher. According to AccuWeather, temperatures in Kansas City reached a high of 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) with a humidity level of 53% on Tuesday, likely contributing to the referee’s fainting spell.
At halftime, the teams were tied 0-0. In Group A standings, Argentina leads with three points, while Peru and Chile each have one point. Canada remains at the bottom of the group after losing their opening match.
The incident highlights the challenges of playing and officiating in extreme weather conditions, underscoring the importance of ensuring the health and safety of all participants in such environments.
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