Carlos Acevedo Substituted After Suffering Ball Impact
Carlos Acevedo, goalkeeper for Santos and the national team, was substituted during a match against Pumas at the Olímpico Universitario. He left the field after experiencing discomfort from a ball impact to his face, which occurred during an accidental collision with Juninho. Fortunately, the incident did not result in a goal for Pumas.
Carlos Acevedo’s Injury Details
Acevedo received immediate medical attention after the impact. He remained on the ground, holding his face for several minutes. Medical personnel quickly conducted preliminary tests along with the Liga MX doctor to assess his condition under concussion protocols.
Initially, Acevedo continued playing after the initial evaluation. However, he soon indicated to the bench that he could not continue due to dizziness. Coach Francisco Rodríguez promptly substituted him for Héctor Holguín.
Match Outcome
Acevedo exited the field in the 70th minute, with Pumas leading the match 4-0 against Santos. The teams were allowed to make six substitutions each due to the activation of concussion protocols. This additional change benefited both teams, leading to more strategic rotations.
Pumas’ Substitution Strategy
- In the second half, Pumas made significant adjustments.
- Guillermo Martínez and Uriel Antuna were the first substitutions.
- Following the concussion protocol, Pedro Vite also entered the match.
- The team went on to include José Caicedo, Rodrigo López, and Stanley García in their substitutions.
This flexibility in player changes allowed both teams to manage their athletes more effectively during the game.
