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Dramatic Thuringia Cup game: rescue helicopter for Jena star!
In the Thuringia Cup, Jena defeated Greiz 4-0, but Osazee Aghatise's serious injury overshadowed the game.
Dramatic Thuringia Cup game: rescue helicopter for Jena star!
On September 6, 2025, the Thuringia Cup experienced exciting football, even if a serious incident interrupted the game between the FC Carl Zeiss Jena and that1. FC Greizovershadowed. In the end, Jena finished with a clear 4-0 win, but injured player Osazee Aghatise was the focus of concern.
The misfortune happened in the 39th minute of the game: Aghatise remained lying on the ground without any action from the opponent after he twisted his knee. Paramedics and his teammates immediately rushed to him to put him on a stretcher and take him off the field. A rescue helicopter then landed on the neighboring artificial turf pitch to transport Aghatise to the hospital in Gera with an emergency doctor. However, the exact diagnosis of his injury is still pending, as Bild reports.
Coach reacts with concern
Coach Volkan Uluc was visibly affected after the incident. He made it clear that the space conditions in Greiz had to be viewed critically and blamed them for Aghatise's injury. Uluc called for a review of pitch safety standards before games are played, stressing that the incident had taken a toll on the entire team. He noted that the result was secondary given the injury.
Despite the shock, the game continued and Jena managed to score three more goals in the second half. The goal scorers were Jannes Werner (72nd), Emeka Oduah (77th) and Maxim Hessel (79th). In the end, around 1,500 spectators cheered about reaching the third round of the cup, while the team was clearly under the impression of the injury drama.
Injury Prevention Statistics
The incident sheds light on the most common injuries in football. Statistics show that about 27% of injuries affect the knee joint, followed by 18% for the ankle joint. A high percentage of injuries occur directly on the sports field, which underlines the need for preventive measures. Programs like FIFA 11+ aim to significantly reduce the risk of lower extremity injuries. These programs are an important part of football safety to prevent such tragedies.
The events surrounding the game are a powerful wake-up call for everyone involved: safety must always come first, especially in a sport that unites as many people globally as football.