Dramatic moment Dynamo Kiev footballer is saved from swallowing his tongue by a quick-thinking opposition player after collapsing on the pitch

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

This is the dramatic moment a Dynamo Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev captain Oleg Gusev races in

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

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

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