A police officer stepped in during the post-match confrontation and shot a rubber bullet, hitting Gremio Anapolis goalkeeper Ramon Souza in the leg.
A disturbing incident occurred during a youth team match in Brazil, where a goalkeeper was shot in the leg by a police officer using a rubber bullet.
The match between Gremio Anapolis and Centro Oeste concluded with a 2-1 victory for Centro Oeste.
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According to Globo, a scuffle erupted after the final whistle.
Police Intervention and Shooting
A police officer intervened in the post-match altercation and fired a rubber bullet, striking Gremio Anapolis goalkeeper Ramon Souza in the leg.
Souza received medical attention and the club condemned the incident as a "criminal act."
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The club released a strong statement denouncing the shooting as "unfortunate, ridiculous, and revolting."
They vowed to hold the responsible officer accountable.
The statement reads, “Gremio Anapolis comes to the public to repudiate the unfortunate, ridiculous and revolting event, at the Jonas Duarte Stadium, this Wednesday night, for the twelfth round of the Access Division.
“After the end of the match against Central West, our goalkeeper Ramon Souza was cowardly hit by a rubber bullet, carried out by a police officer.
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“The GEA informs that it will take competent measures, so that the responsible person is punished and that justice is done, so that this CRIMINAL act does not go unpunished.
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“Our goalkeeper was attended on the field by GEA's doctor, Dr. Diego Bento, who performed first aid.”
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Meanwhile, the Military Police of the State of Goias confirmed an investigation is underway.
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Their statement emphasises commitment to upholding the law and taking action against any misconduct by their members.
“The Military Police informs that it was immediately ordered to open an administrative procedure to investigate the facts with due rigor.
“The Military Police of Goiás reaffirms its commitment to complying with the law, and reiterates that it does not condone any misconduct practiced by its members,” the statement read.