A routine second-division match in Ecuador was thrown into global spotlight after an unexpected and bizarre on-field accident involving a medical transport buggy left fans and players stunned during the meeting between El Nacional and Liga de Portoviejo in the LigaPro Serie B.
While the away side ultimately secured a 1–0 victory, attention quickly shifted away from the scoreline following a chaotic moment involving veteran midfielder Edison Kaisedo.
Medical Evacuation Turns Into Unexpected Collision
The incident unfolded in the 71st minute when a Portoviejo player was being assisted off the pitch on a motorized medical buggy after receiving treatment.
As the stretcher-style vehicle moved along the touchline, Edison Kaisedo appeared to step into its path and was struck.
The impact sent Kaisedo tumbling to the ground, where he immediately clutched his leg in visible discomfort.
The scene prompted confusion and alarm among teammates and coaching staff, several of whom rushed toward the driver in apparent frustration over how the situation was handled.
Brief Injury Scare Fails to Stop Player From Continuing
Despite the collision and initial pain, Kaisedo astonishingly returned to the pitch after treatment and played on until the final whistle.
His efforts, however, were not enough to change the outcome, as Liga de Portoviejo failed to overturn the one-goal deficit.
The unusual nature of the incident quickly spread beyond Ecuador, with clips circulating widely on social media and drawing intense debate about how the accident occurred during active play.
Social Media Divided Over Responsibility for Collision
Reactions online were swift and sharply divided.
While some viewers expressed concern over player safety and the handling of medical transport on the field, many others placed blame on Kaisedo himself, arguing that he stepped directly into the buggy’s path.
Comments circulating online ranged from criticism of player awareness to outright disbelief at the incident, with some users describing the collision as avoidable and poorly timed rather than purely accidental.
A Veteran Career in Ecuadorian Football
At 36 years old, Kaisedo remains an experienced figure in Ecuadorian domestic football.
Over the course of his career, he has played for several clubs, including El Nacional earlier in his career before moving on to Liga de Portoviejo.
He has also represented other Ecuadorian sides such as Sociedad Deportiva Aucas and Orense Sporting Club, building a long-standing presence in the country’s football scene.
Match Ends in Defeat but Incident Steals Headlines
Although the final result confirmed a narrow win for El Nacional, the match will be remembered less for the scoreline and more for the unusual collision involving the medical buggy.
The incident has since raised fresh questions about pitch-side safety protocols in Ecuadorian football, ensuring that attention lingers on the event long after the final whistle.
