The U.S. Open Cup final between Columbus Crew and St. Louis City SC got absolutely gut-wrenching Wednesday night when St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki took a nasty knee to the head, getting stretchered off and heading straight to the hospital. It was a seriously scary scene in the second half, with everyone watching holding their breath.
A Terrifying Moment on the Pitch
Bürki was doing his job, throwing himself into the fray to make a save on a loose ball right in front of his net. That’s when it happened: an inadvertent knee connected directly with his head. He immediately went down, staying there for what felt like an eternity. Medical staff rushed onto the field while the concerned crowd in the stadium chanted his name, desperate for any sign he was okay. It’s the kind of moment that makes you forget the game, forget the score, and just wish for the best for the player.
After several agonizing minutes, Bürki was carefully loaded onto a stretcher and taken off the field. Thankfully, the broadcast confirmed he was conscious as he was transported to the hospital. It’s a huge relief to know he was conscious, but a head injury like that is no joke. Everyone is pulling for him right now.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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