Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Defender's celebration ends in fall down tunnel
Jacy's joy turned to pain as he vanished down a hole after scoring.
Maranhão
player
Who
Jacy Maranhao
What
Fell down tunnel celebrating goal
When
During Coritiba vs Chapecoense match
Where
Couto Pereira Stadium, Curitiba
What happened. Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhao scored a header, then vaulted advertising boards and fell down a tunnel, injuring his ankle. The goal was disallowed by VAR, but Coritiba won 2-1.
- Jacy suffered an ankle injury and was substituted after half-time.
- The goal was disallowed by VAR.
- Similar incident happened in 2014 at same stadium.
“I twisted my foot there. It's a bit sore, but I'm fine.”
— Jacy Maranhao
Jacy said he got 'carried away' because centre-backs rarely score.
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