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Coritiba Captain Falls Through Trap Door, Injured, Goal Voided

8/12/2026

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Maranhão Falls

Coritiba captain Jacy Maranhao fell through a trap door, injuring his ankle during the 2-1 win over Chapecoense on August 10, 2026.
He completed the first half despite the injury and was subbed after the break.
VAR later ruled the goal offside, so it did not count toward the final score.
Maranhao posted that the fall felt like a dream, his foot was sore, yet he felt better and was recovering.

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Maranhão Tumbles

Maranhão leapt over advertising boards at Couto Pereira Stadium, Curitiba and fell into the away dressing-room tunnel.
BBC Sport reported his 41st-minute goal gave Coritiba a 1-0 lead.
A similar fall happened in 2014 when Cameroon striker Joel dropped through the same passage during Coritiba’s 3-1 win over São Paulo.
Club officials have not issued a safety statement, with the incident raising concerns about the stadium’s celebration barrier design.

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Maranhão Falls

Coritiba captain Jacy Maranhao fell through a trap door, injuring his ankle during the 2-1 win over Chapecoense on August 10, 2026.
He completed the first half despite the injury and was subbed after the break.
VAR later ruled the goal offside, so it did not count toward the final score.
Maranhao posted that the fall felt like a dream, his foot was sore, yet he felt better and was recovering.

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