Dynamo’s Oleg Gusev saved from swallowing tongue by Dnipro’s Jaba Kankava

  • Oleg Gusev involved in brutal collision with Dnipro keeper, Denys Boyko
  • Received blow to face from Boyko’s knee and was knocked unconscious

  • Was in severe danger of swallowing tongue, but saved by Jaba Kankava
  • Opposition player forced hand down his throat and cleared his airways
  • The dramatic moment was filmed during Ukrainian Premier League match

By
Sophie Jane Evans
and Richard Arrowsmith


PUBLISHED:

20:20 GMT, 31 March 2014


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UPDATED:

21:08 GMT, 31 March 2014

This is the dramatic moment a Dynamo Kyiv footballer was saved from swallowing his tongue by a quick-thinking opposition player.

Oleg Gusev, 30, was knocked unconscious after competing for a cross with Dnipro goalkeeper, Denys Boyko, during a Ukrainian Premier League match in Dnipropetrovsk.

He received a blow to the face from Boyko’s knee – causing him to fall to the ground with a severe risk of swallowing his tongue.

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Quick-thinking: Dnipro midfielder, Jaba Kankava, is pictured saving the life of Dynamo Kyiv captain, Oleg Gusev, by forcing his hand down his throat and clearing his airways during a Ukrainian Premier League match

Quick-thinking: Dnipro midfielder, Jaba Kankava, is pictured saving the life of Dynamo Kyiv captain, Oleg Gusev, by forcing his hand down his throat and clearing his airways during a Ukrainian Premier League match 

But
he was saved after Dnipro midefielder, Jaba Kankava, rushed over and
forced his hand down his throat to clear his airways in a
potentially life-saving move.

Medical officials soon joined the
throng of players trying to save the Dynamo Kyiv captain, who transferred to the club in the summer of 2003.

Seconds later, he could be seen regaining consciousness –  kicking and rolling around, before eventually calming down.

The
crowd, who had been shocked into silence following the collision, burst
into applause as Gusev left the field on a stretcher.

Incident: Dnipro keeper Denys Boyko goes to collect a cross as Dynamo Kyiv captain Oleg Gusev races in

Incident: Dnipro keeper Denys Boyko goes to collect a cross as Dynamo Kyiv captain Oleg Gusev races in

Clash: Boykov's knee collides with the side of Gusev's face in an accidental challenge

Clash: Boykov’s knee collides with the side of Gusev’s face in an accidental challenge

Out for the count: Gusev is immediately knocked unconcious in full sight of Dnipro midfielder Jaba Kankava

Out for the count: Gusev is immediately knocked unconcious in full sight of Dnipro midfielder Jaba Kankava

Meanwhile, Kankava
could be seen nursing his hand – possibly from being
unintentionally bitten – while being thanked by Dynamo players for his
fast acting bravery.

Gusev was later spotted on the touchline in a fit state of health, according to reports.

However, the club has not yet given an update on his condition.

Call the cavalry: Players from both sides and medical officials join the scene

Call the cavalry: Players from both sides and medical officials join the scene

Luck escape: Gusev is eventually carried off the field on a stretcher after appearing to recover

Luck escape: Gusev is eventually carried off the field on a stretcher after appearing to recover

Hero: Kankava is seen nursing his hand, which was likely bitten as he tried to clear Gusev's airways

Hero: Kankava is seen nursing his hand, which was likely bitten as he tried to clear Gusev’s airways


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