An investigation is underway after video from a soccer game earlier this week in Steubenville, Ohio shows a player running into an official.
The official was reportedly severely injured, suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung, per TMZ.
Late during a playoff game Tuesday against New Philadelphia, video shows a player for Steubenville High School running at an official in a bright green shirt, hitting into them and then running away quickly.
The incident came after the referee presented a red card.
The player was ejected from the game and more actions are expected.
A statement from the Ohio High School Athletic Association says, in part, “physical violence against an official is among the most serious offenses that a coach, player or fan can commit and the OHSAA will pursue this to the fullest extent possible.”
The OHSAA added that the punishment the player’s punishment through the school “will be significant.”
Steubenville High School also released a statement saying the situation was “addressed appropriately” and that specifics will not be released.
The incident drew national attention with TMZ posting about the incident.
Steubenville lost the game 2-1, ending their season.
The incident happened in Steubenville during a playoff game
The incident happened in Steubenville during a playoff game
