Indian footballer Peter Biaksangzuala has died from the injuries he suffered as he landed awkwardly while celebrating a goal. The 23-year-old damaged his spinal cord trying to mimick the goal celebration regularly performed by Miroslav Klose after scoring an equaliser for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC against Chanmari West FC in the Mizoram Premier League.
The Mizoram Premier League's official Facebook page has released a statement saying "It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over Mizoram. Peter was a defensive midfielder who had always been aggressive and hard working, a true team player. Peter's club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey no. 21."
Biaksangzuala scored in the 62nd minute. After his celebration went badly, he was stretchered off the pitch to a local hospital. The Indian FA plan to hold a match in his memory.
From everyone at VAVEL, we send our condolences to all invlolved at this sad time.