Borneo FC player Kei Hirose has apologized to Persik Kediri goalkeeper Adi Satryo. He did that because of an incident at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Saturday (8/1).
Hirose kicks Adi in the head, when there is a scramble for the ball in the penalty box. As a result, the 20-year-old goalkeeper was unconscious and immediately taken by ambulance off the field for treatment at the hospital.
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The incident, which could have fatal consequences, triggered the emotions of the Persik players so that a push and shove took place with the pillars of Borneo FC. The referee also gave a red card to Hirose.
“I called Adi to apologize for what happened yesterday, I said sorry and I also asked how he was,” Hirose was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
“Day [Adi] said he was in good condition and could play for the next match,” the Japanese footballer added.
Not only Hirose who received a red card. Peach coach Javier Roca also got it for running into the middle of the field after seeing the incident.
The reason Roca broke into the field was because he wanted to make sure Adi’s condition was fine. He also admitted that there was no problem if he had to get ten red cards because of his actions.
The match between Persik and Borneo FC ended with a score of 1-1. The White Tigers had taken the lead before Boaz Solossa equalized in second-half injury time.
Borneo FC is currently ranked seventh in the standings with 27 points. While Persik occupies the 14th position collecting 18 points.
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