Persela Lamongan and Indonesia goalkeeper Choirul Huda has died after a collision with a teammate during a league match.
The 38-year-old was in action for his side in the Indonesia Super League against Semen Padang when the incident happened during the first half.
Huda rushed out of his goal area to collect a loose ball when he collided with teammate Ramon Rodrigues and Pedang forward Marcel Sacramento.
The veteran was rushed to hospital on Sunday but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Persela coach Aji Santoso said after the match: "All of the players finished the game and went to the hospital, where it was announced that Choirul Huda had died.
"The loss of Choirul Huda has hit us all hard. We did not have time to see a doctor, only to see his body."
Lamongan-born Huda played for his hometown club his entire career, making his senior debut in 1999 and playing more than 500 times in the league.
