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Linda Caicedo, Real Madrid and Colombia superstar collapsed for the second time in three days following a sensational win at the Women's World Cup.
The Colombian sensation, who only six months ago overcame cancer, had a scary moment on the football field against Germany.
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The Madrid star scored the opening goal for Colombia with an outstanding strike as they secured a 2-1 victory over the two times winners of the tournament.
Despite the remarkable win, the scary moment of the game was Linda Caicedo’s sudden collapse towards the end of the match.
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Linda Caicedo's scary moment against Germany
The Real Madrid star experienced her first incident while doing a training session with her teammates.
During the training session, she attempted to sit down, but she keeled over and appeared to be unconscious, with the Colombian medical staff rushing over to give her the necessary treatment.
According to the Sun, there was a sense of panic from the coaching staff, with terrified teammates fearing the worst after the incident.
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Fortunately, Caicedo was able to regain consciousness before being put on a stretcher, transported into an ambulance, and taken to a nearby hospital.
She was also able to fully recover before their next game against Germany in which she played excellently.
In the 52nd minute, Caicedo scored a great goal for Colombia, demonstrating that she hasn't lost any of her talent.
She caught a loose ball in the German penalty area, dribbled past a defender with some flair, and then released a beautiful shot into the top corner.
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The second incident then happened again on the field when she was moving with the ball. She abruptly stopped and started gripping the left side of her chest.
Concern was expressed for Caicedo as she collapsed once more which was the second time in the space of three days.
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The Sun reported that the video showed her lying down on the field and receiving assistance from medical personnel before eventually being helped to her feet and making her way to the sideline.
But astonishingly, the teen was permitted to continue playing rather than having her replaced. She was eventually replaced by Marcela Restrepo in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Social media users were ecstatic over the star's fighting spirit and the goal she scored against Germany.
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One tweeted as reported by the Sun, "What an inspiration. Bounce back from cancer at 15 to scoring bangers at the World Cup at 18."
A second comment said, "What a story! Incredible player."
A third wrote, "Beautiful moment, a young woman from our family town in Colombia ❤️🇨🇴 with a stunner of a goal!!
"Against Germany to see. Reminds me of the female version of Willian’s goal vs Nottingham Forest!"
Several people were shocked by her return to full fitness, and they hope and pray that she stays well and never experiences a cancer issue again.
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