In a crazy turn of events this week, a goalkeeper was shot at and injured by a police office with a rubber bullet while on the playing pitch.
Ramon Souza, the goalkeeper for Brazilian club Gremio Anapolis, was shot in the leg by a police officer after a match against Centro Oestes on Wednesday night.
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The incident occurred after the final whistle, when tensions flared between the two teams as the home side, Gremio, were upset with the referee following a 2-1 defeat on the night.
According to KOHA.net, Gremio players swarmed the referee in protest and the visitors, Oestes, then got involved in the matter before the scenes turned violent.
One of the policemen brought in to calm the situation down then fired his weapon, hitting Souza on his left leg with a rubber bullet.
Gremio have since confirmed that they will be taking action against the policeman who shot at the player.
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A scathing statement on the club's official website reads: "The Anapolis Guild comes to the public to repudiate the unfortunate, ridiculous, and revolting event, at the Jonas Duarte Stadium, this Wednesday night (10 July), 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.
"A horrible, unbelievable and criminal act by someone who should value the safety and integrity of the people, who were there at the Jonas Duarte Stadium.
"July 10th is marked by a violent, dirty, and horrible act against one of our players, which will never be forgotten.
"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.
"Our goalkeeper was attended to on the field by GEA's doctor, Dr. Diego Bento, who performed first aid in the mobile UTI.
"After receiving the treatment, goalkeeper Ramon Souza is not at risk of losing his life or injured leg."
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