Moroccan referee knocked unconscious by football during match

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We've seen Manchester United's Eric Cantona kung-fu kicking a Crystal Palace fan (1995), a young David Beckham somehow scoring from the halfway line against Wimbledon (1996), the Brentford goalkeeper injuring himself after colliding with a dog which wandered onto the pitch (1970), and the England team making a Nazi salute before a game against Germany in Berlin (1938 ).

Now football can add this to its history of strangeness.

A referee was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being struck on the head by a ball during a Moroccan league match.

The game was between league leaders DHJ El Jadida and struggling FUS Rabat and the referee, Khalid Ramsis, was struck by a thundering 35-yard half-volley.

Moroccan referee knocked unconscious by football during match

By Daily Mail Reporter
24th December 2009
Daily Mail


A referee was rushed to hospital with serious head and neck injuries after being struck on the head by a football during a Moroccan league match.

In the 38th minute of the game between league leaders DHJ El Jadida and struggling FUS Rabat, visiting midfielder Fussiste Souiyat unleashed a ferocious 35-yard half volley at goal.

Despite seeming destined for the net, the shot thudded into official Khalid Ramsis near the edge of the area.


Heading for goal: Fussiste Souiyat unleashes a ferocious 35-yard half volley at goal during a match between DHJ El Jadida and FUS Rabat


Knockout: The shot thudded into official Khalid Ramsis near the edge of the penalty area, leaving him unconscious

The referee immediately fell to the ground unconscious, causing panic among players and fans alike.

Medics were on hand to perform first aid before moving Ramsis to nearby Mohammed V hospital after an on-pitch delay of almost ten minutes.

Later, the injured official was transferred to a medical department in Casablanca.

dailymail.co.uk