Referee accidentally breaks player’s leg after collision
An East Carolina Pirates defensive back suffered a fractured leg after an unusual collision with a referee during his team’s 17-9 victory over the Temple Owls in U S, according to BBC Sport on Sunday. David Coleman Jr was standing on the field alongside his teammates between plays when an official ran towards the area Read More:…
An East Carolina defensive back suffered a fractured leg following a collision with a referee during a 17-9 victory against Temple Owls. The incident occurred during a break in play, when the official slipped and fell into the player, causing him to fall to the ground. The defender remained on the field for a while before his teammates assisted him off the field.
An X-ray at halftime confirmed the fracture in the player's fibula. The coach expressed his thoughts and prayers for the injured player, noting the unusual nature of the incident. Despite losing a key player, East Carolina managed to win the game.
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