Brazilian player leaps into tunnel in joy over goal
Coritiba captain and defender Jacy Maranhao jumped over a barrier and fell into a tunnel after scoring against Chapecoense.
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Brazilian footballer Jacy Maranhao made headlines on Monday after a celebratory leap into a tunnel during a match against Chapecoense. The incident, captured on Instagram, showed Maranhao jumping over a barrier and disappearing into the underground passage leading to the locker room. The viral video depicted him stumbling out later and continuing his celebration with teammates.
Maranhao, the captain and defender for Coritiba in Brazil's top league, initially suffered pain in his foot after the celebration, but he is now recovering well. He explained that he was eager to celebrate with his pregnant wife, but inadvertently discovered the tunnel entrance was accessible from the opposite side of the advertising boards. Upon jumping, Maranhao described the sensation as akin to falling from a building.
The tunnel entrance is typically sealed off during play and only opened at the end of each half. In this instance, the access area had been opened shortly before halftime, leading to the unusual occurrence. This is not the first such incident at Couto Pereira Stadium; in 2014, Cameroonian striker Joel Tagueu also fell into the tunnel during a celebration.
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