Soccer Player Whose Tongue Swallowed in U14 Match in Denizli Was Rescued
In a TFF U14 Development League match, a young player fell ill after colliding with his opponent, and his tongue swallowed. Timely intervention by medical personnel prevented a potential disaster.
During a TFF U14 Development League match played in Denizli, a 13-year-old football player collapsed after colliding with his opponent, and his tongue swallowed. Thanks to the fast and conscious intervention of the health worker on the field, the young player clung back to life.
Fearful Moments During the Match
An alarming accident occurred during the TFF U14 Development League Group 7 match between Denizli Genç Ümitler FK and Aydın Yıldızspor. In the final minutes of the match, 13-year-old Hüseyin Avni Çavdar collided with his opponent during a duel and remained on the ground after hitting his head on the floor.
Life-Saving Intervention from the Health Worker
When the young player remained motionless, referee Hayrani Şen invited the health worker onto the field. Worker Adnan Kayaalp determined during his check that the footballer had suffered a head trauma and his tongue had swallowed, and he opened the airway.
Transfer to Hospital and Health Status
The medical team, keeping the player fixed against potential risks in the neck region, waited for the 112 Emergency Health teams. The young football player, who was taken to the hospital by ambulance, was discharged after his checks were completed.