Goran Tunjic, a 32-year-old defender playing for Mladost FC in Croatia, collapsed in the 35th minute of the County League match against Hrvatski Sokola, prompting the referee to approach the player with yellow card in his hand, with the intention of booking him for diving.
Tragically, however, the player had suffered a fatal heart attack. The official quickly realised what had happened and called for medical aid, but Tunjic died despite being rushed to a nearby hospital.
“Doctors tried to help him but there was nothing they could do,” said a club spokesman.
