A Life-Saving Act on the Austrian Pitch
In a heart-stopping moment during an Austrian soccer league match, Austria Wien player Georg Teigl suffered a terrifying injury. After a collision, Teigl fell unconscious, his tongue blocking his airway.
Fortunately, Wolfsberger defender Luka Lochoshvili acted with remarkable speed and composure. recognizing the gravity of the situation, Lochoshvili swiftly inserted his fingers into Teigl’s mouth and pulled his tongue forward, clearing the obstruction. Teigl regained consciousness and was instantly transported to the hospital for observation.
Lochoshvili’s rapid thinking and decisive action were lauded by both teams. Wolfsberger coach Robin Dutt described the scene, highlighting Lochoshvili’s perseverance despite being bitten: “He even bit his fingers, but he kept trying until he could grab his tongue.”
The impact of Lochoshvili’s actions resonated deeply. “It was the most important action of the day,” stated Dutt, expressing immense pride in his player’s quick wit. “It was an unbelievable achievement.”
Austria Wien goalkeeper Patrick Pentz echoed the sentiment,praising Lochoshvili’s humanity: “That was really great of him as a human being,thanks for that.”
The gravity of the situation was underscored by Austria wien’s goal scorer,Gründwald,who revealed that the team doctor believed Lochoshvili may have saved Teigl’s life. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of quick thinking and decisive action in emergency situations, and highlights the incredible sportsmanship displayed by Luka Lochoshvili.
