YOU’VE GOT TO feel for New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz, who was on the receiving end of several studs to the face earlier today.
Drawing 1-1 with New Caledonia in their World Cup qualifier, which they eventually won 2-1, Smeltz was assaulted in the opponent’s box while trying to get on the end of a high ball.
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The player began pouring blood from his forehead and looked on in disbelief as the referee awarded New Caeldonia a goal-kick.
VIDEO: New Zealand's Shane Smeltz has his head busted wide open
YOU’VE GOT TO feel for New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz, who was on the receiving end of several studs to the face earlier today.
Drawing 1-1 with New Caledonia in their World Cup qualifier, which they eventually won 2-1, Smeltz was assaulted in the opponent’s box while trying to get on the end of a high ball.
The player began pouring blood from his forehead and looked on in disbelief as the referee awarded New Caeldonia a goal-kick.
Baffling.
YouTube credit:Alan David
(h/t: 101GreatGoals)
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