Ambulance operation shocks A-class football day in Harxheim!

Ambulance operation shocks A-class football day in Harxheim!

An A-class football match in Cologne between Basara II and Wackernheim was overshadowed by an unfortunate incident today. Due to a serious injury to Makoto Saeki, a player from the home team, the game had to be stopped and an ambulance had to be called. Saeki sustained an injury from a kick in the back that required immediate hospital treatment. This dramatic situation led to a 45-minute interruption in the game, as Fupa reports.

After the shock was over, the game continued and ended with a 2-1 win for Basara II. The goals for Cologne were scored by Saeki himself in the sixth and 36th minutes, before Julian Krauss scored the goal for Wackernheim in the 45th minute. A total of 60 spectators gathered on the sidelines to watch the action.

Further results in the A-class matchday

The other games of the day were also characterized by excitement and some clear victories. At the top is Harxheim, who clearly won 5-0 against a decimated opponent. Luca Sparwasser was the star of the game and scored four goals (4th, 34th, 66th, 71st minute) before Moritz Scheu made the final score with the fifth goal in the 85th minute. 80 spectators were there to watch the event.

The SVGA was able to record a 5-2 victory, with the goals coming throughout the game. Here too, 50 spectators contributed to the good atmosphere with their support. FVB coach Daniel Kittl praised his team's excellent second half, which ultimately won 7-1 against their opponents. The number of spectators was 80.

• 1817 besiegte seinen Gegner mit 3:2, vor 30 Zuschauern.
• Alemannen-Coach Dennis Keßler freute sich über den klaren 3:0-Sieg des Teams, bei dem 85 Zuschauer anwesend waren.
• Eine andere Begegnung endete mit einem 0:2, wobei der SG-Coach Timm Bocian mit der Leistung unzufrieden war. Hier verfolgten 200 Zuschauer das Geschehen.

Injury risks in football

Today's events are a reminder that football is an injury-prone sport. According to Sports Medicine, many injuries occur, especially when running at high speeds and during aggressive games. Around 50% of injuries are contact injuries, which often occur during competition. Problems in the outer ligaments are particularly common, often due to unfortunate twisting.

The Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA) recommends that injured players be treated immediately to avoid subsequent damage. The usual measures include abandonment of the game, first aid and physiotherapy. Fortunately, many muscle injuries heal relatively quickly, but more serious injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament tears, often require immediate medical intervention.

Even though today's matchday was marred by a serious incident, the majority of the games remained exciting and the teams can hope for a continued exciting season.