Coritiba player injured after falling into tunnel during goal celebration

During a Brazilian championship match between Coritiba and Chapecoense on August 9, 2026, Coritiba player Jacy experienced an unusual sequence of events. After scoring what he believed to be a 2-0 goal in the 45th minute, Jacy rushed to the stands to celebrate with supporters. While attempting to interact with the fans, he crossed a protective railing and fell into an open tunnel entrance leading to the locker rooms, resulting in an injury.

Following the mishap, the match officials reviewed the play via VAR and ultimately disallowed the goal. Despite this setback, Coritiba secured a 2-1 victory, with Choser opening the scoring in the 31st minute and Rocha extending the lead to 2-0 in the 82nd minute, while Chapecoense scored a consolation goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The incident has since gained significant media attention, with reports highlighting the dangers of the stadium's infrastructure design.