Кевин Акпогума покидает поле на каталке, Getty Images
The duel between the outsiders of the second Bundesliga turned out to be very rich in events. Four goals were scored in the match, Fortune was finishing the fight with a vedewater, but all this was crossed out by Kevin Akpoguma's injury, which came to the fore.
Already in the 11th minute of the match the 22-year-old defender collided with the opponent's opponent Bernd Nehrig. As a result, both players were on the lawn and very seriously injured. Nehrig could not leave the field without assistance because of back pain. Akpogume got much stronger.
Football player directly on the field put on the neck lock and took out on a medical gurney.
In consequence, Kevin was diagnosed with a fracture of the first cervical vertebra, - the official site of Fortune.
"The diagnosis shocked us all. At the moment, everything else goes into the background, including the result of the match. Our thoughts with Kevin, "- said the head coach of the team from Dusseldorf Friedhelm Funkel.
The match between Fortuna and St. Pauli ended with a victory of the latter with a score of 3: 1.