ARBITRO INJURED DURING MATCH BETWEEN COSENZA AND CATANZARO
Alessandro Cipressa, a linesman involved in the match between Cosenza and Catanzaro in the Serie B championship, had a stroke of bad luck. The official suffered a terrible double injury that will keep him out of the game for a long time.
THE INCIDENT
The linesman was doing his job on the sideline, ready to assist referee Fabbri in signaling irregularities or offside positions. Shortly before the half-hour mark, while stationed in front of the home team’s bench, Cipressa managed to signal a foul tackle and then fell awkwardly.
THE REACTION
The players initially focused on the protests only noticed the linesman’s injury second later. It was not a “tackle” or anything traumatic, as the linesman hurt himself. In a lot of pain, the Salento native was immediately assisted, letting himself go to despair and tears. After several minutes, Cipressa was carried off on a stretcher, and the fourth official, Mastrodomenico, took his place on the field.
SUPPORT FROM PLAYERS AND FANS
In addition to the encouragement from the players and bench staff of both teams, the unfortunate linesman also received a display of affection from the home crowd: applause as he left the field to allow for initial exams to assess the situation.
INJURY REPORT
According to Sky reports, the verdict for Cipressa was severe: both knees were knocked out, with a double patellar tendon rupture. The recovery time will be very long for this young man, with an appointment set for next season. It is rare to see a football figure suffer from this type of double injury.
CONCLUSION
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks and physical demands of being a match official in football. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Alessandro Cipressa’s resilience and determination will be crucial in his road to recovery. The football community’s support and well wishes will undoubtedly aid in his rehabilitation process.
In conclusion, injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but it is moments like these that highlight the unity and solidarity within the football community. As fans, players, and officials come together to support one of their own in times of need, the true spirit of the sport shines through. Alessandro Cipressa may be facing a long road to recovery, but with the support of those around him, he will undoubtedly come back stronger than ever.
