One of the most unusual moments of the year took place in Bahia’s 1-0 victory over Jequié in the first leg of the Baiano Championship semifinal. With the game in full swing, an ambulance drove onto the field to assist a player who was already being treated on the sidelines.
In added time, Sérgio Baiano landed badly from a jump and immediately called for medical assistance. Shortly after that, the ambulance was called onto the field, driving through the middle of the pitch without the referee stopping the match. Thus, a scene both strange and hilarious unfolded, with the vehicle in the middle of the field while the teams continued playing.
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The ambulance eventually left the field to take the defender to the hospital, where the severity of the injury could be assessed.
Simplesmente uma AMBULÂNCIA em campo com o jogo rolando
CAMPEONATO BAIANO DE FUTEBOL pic.twitter.com/HX5DxHl5qu
— bellintanner 🇳🇱 (@tricolordaco) March 9, 2024
“The player Sérgio Baiano, who suffered a lumbar trauma in the match against Bahia, was taken to Hospital Prado Valadares, where he underwent a tomography and medication. The exam revealed some fractures in the spinal column, but fortunately, the treatment will be conservative, without the need for surgery. ADJ Doctor Jamerson Sampaio accompanied the entire service, assisting the footballer,” read a statement from Jequié.
Thus, Baiano will not be available for the rematch on Saturday at Bahia. The other semifinal of the state championship is contested by Barcelona de Ilhéus and Vitória, who won 2-0 in the first leg.
