Last Sunday was a sad day forlivarian football in particular and the entire football world in general when referee Victor Hugo Hurtado Ogeda passed away while officiating a match in the Bolivia national championship. The unfortunate "king of black shirt" passed away at the age of 31.
In the 53rd minute, while on duty, referee Victor Hugo Hurtado suddenly collapsed onto the field. Immediately, the medical team took action. The 32-year-old black-clad king was then quickly taken to the nearest hospital. However, Mr. Hurtado could not overcome the sword of death.
There is no official information about the cause of death of this "king in black" but according to initial records, he passed away from a heart attack.
The match was contested by referee Hurtado at El Alto Municipal Stadium, with an altitude of 4.090m above sea level and is one of the "huge"althiest universities in the world. The air at this stadium is much thinner than the ground, but according to the authorities, it is not related to Mr. Hurtado's death.
The match hosted by Hurtado was broadcast live in Bolivia, shocking many viewers. President Evo Morales and the Bolivia Football Federation expressed their condolences and expressed their condolences to the family of this unfortunate "king of black".
It is too early to talk about that, said Fernando Costa, president of Always ready Club, when asked if there was a link between the seniority of the seniority and the recent tragedy. Before the stroke, Mr. Hurtado showed no signs of any abnormalities.
The match between Always ready and Oriente Petrolero continued afterwards. The fourth referee has been appointed to answer the horn to replace Mr. Hurtado. Always ready defeated his opponent with a score of 5-0.
