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Jacy Maranhao’s Goal Celebration Ends in a Fall Through a Stadium Trap Door
8/12/2026, 5:47:12 AM
Hazardous Celebration at Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
On August 10, 2026, Coritiba faced Chapecoense in a Brazilian top-flight match. In the 41st minute, defender-captain Jacy Maranhao headed the ball into the net, giving Coritiba a 1-0 lead. While sprinting toward the supporters, he leapt over the advertising board and disappeared through an open trap-door that leads to a tunnel beneath the pitch. The fall injured his ankle. A subsequent VAR review ruled the goal offside, but Coritiba ultimately won 2-1. Maranhao continued playing the remainder of the first half before being substituted at the break.
Stadium Design Quirk and Past Incidents
Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira includes a concealed passageway that connects the field to the away-team dressing rooms. The same hazard caused a similar mishap in 2014 when Cameroon striker Joel fell into the tunnel during a Coritiba celebration. The recurring design flaw has prompted informal warnings to players about the “moat” behind the barrier.
Impact on the Match and Team
Despite the injury, Maranhao’s presence for the rest of the half did not alter Coritiba’s momentum. The team added another goal in the second half, securing the 2-1 victory, while Maranhao’s substitution was a precautionary measure.
Verbatim Quotes
“I twisted my foot there. It’s a bit sore, but I’m fine. Center-backs hardly ever score goals. So, when you do score…I just got carried away,” — Jacy Maranhao, a captain and defender with the Coritiba club in Brazil’s top league
