Bolivian Soccer Goalie Attacked With Firecrackers During Game: Watch

Vaca is a goalie on the Bolivian National team.

BYAlexander Cole
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Soccer matches can become quite the spectacle especially when the two fanbases involved with the game hate each other. In the past, some pretty despicable acts have happened at soccer games, with players even being injured by petty fans who are upset with how the game is going. This can make being a soccer player a pretty dangerous profession, especially if things are getting particularly out of hand.

One of the players who knows all about these dangers is Bolivian National Team goalie Daniel Vaca who was playing a league match this past weekend when he was attacked by a fan with firecrackers. At the end of the game between The Strongest and the Jorge Wilstermann squad, a fan ran onto the field and threw some firecrackers which exploded right next to the keeper. Vaca was not injured but he did stay down for quite a while, according to TMZ.

Vaca's team, The Strongest, won the match 2-1 which is probably why the fan was so upset, although being angry that your team lost is hardly a good reason to attack the opposing team. So far, there are conflicting reports on whether or not the suspect was eventually arrested.

Needless to say, soccer fans need to chill.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.