Footballer DIES after horror challenge during Indonesian Premier League match

Footballer dies after being injured in Indonesian Premier League match

Suffered internal injuries after taking a boot to the body from goalkeeper



Persiraja striker Akli Fairuz later passed away in hospital



A footballer has died from an injury suffered on the pitch following a horror challenge during an Indonesian Premier League match.

Persiraja striker Akli Fairuz was injured after taking a boot to the body from PSAP Sigli goalkeeper Agus Rahman as the pair raced for the ball in the area.

Players, clearly incensed by the tackle, clashed on the pitch while the referee had to be moved away by security.

Horror challenge: Fairuz died from internal injuries suffered after goalkeeper Agus Rahman booted him

Persiraja striker Akli Fairuz was taken to hospital where he later died from internal injuries

The extent of striker Fairuz's injuries did not become clear until several days after the football game