An assistant referee keeled over and fainted in the first half of Peru's Copa America Group A match against Canada, being played in hot and humid conditions at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City on Tuesday.
Humberto Panjoj collapsed during stoppage time in the first half, with Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau attracting the attention of medical staff.
Referee passes out during Copa América game
Las asistencias fueron eficaces ¡Estamos contigo, Humberto!
The Guatemalan official was treated on the sidelines and briefly got back on his feet before being taken off on a stretcher.
According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Kansas City is expected to reach a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, with a humidity of 53%.
Canada went on to win the match 1-0.
CANADA FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH!
Jonathan David sends it home pic.twitter.com/UfFky9kLU0— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 25, 2024
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Lincoln Feast)
